Custodian

Southeast Polk Community School District•Pleasant Hill, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs custodial work in assigned buildings, including cleaning and preserving spaces and equipment to meet health standards. Duties vary by season, grade level, and activity usage and may include floor, carpet, furniture, window, wall, and restroom cleaning; waste removal; arranging furniture and tables; setting up for special events; and securing the building. The position also involves monitoring building conditions, reporting and requesting repairs, performing minor adjustments, maintaining equipment and work areas, restocking supplies, assisting facility visitors, and supporting other custodial shifts when required. The role is based at the Senior High School, with hours listed as 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is available as soon as possible and employment is based on need, with hours assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations to determine weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to read, write, and interpret rules, reports, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete assigned work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
Ability to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Ability to take direction and respond courteously and helpfully to requests.
Basic knowledge for identifying potentially hazardous building conditions and chemicals.
Knowledge of safe chemical use, posting notices, and disposal procedures.
Ability to perceive and transcribe identification numbers and to read and understand numbers and volumes.
Knowledge of basic floor-maintenance techniques for carpet, tile, and terrazzo.
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking and standing; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling specified loads; climbing ladders; using cleaning equipment and hand tools; and working with chemicals and in extreme temperatures, humid, or dusty environments.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and get along with a wide variety of people.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school custodial department or related experience.
First aid certificate.
Knowledge of fire and safety codes.
Knowledge of wall and window surface maintenance.

Responsibilities

Clean and preserve assigned spaces and equipment to meet health standards.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners or shampooers.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using appropriate tools and powered equipment.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment; wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
Move and arrange furniture, set up and take down lunch tables, and prepare chairs and cafeteria tables for special events.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and building entrances.
Raise and lower the flag at the beginning and end of the day when applicable.
Fill in for custodial absences on other shifts as required by Administration.
Recommend improvements to service and operational efficiency.
Inspect the building, report failed equipment and repair needs, and request repairs promptly.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly; perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
Follow the chain of command.
Restock disposable items, track inventory usage, and request cleaning supplies and equipment.
Assist members of the visiting public with directions and obtaining or setting up equipment.
Attend work neatly and cleanly, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and work cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
Manage personal time and the time of others efficiently; attend directed in-service training and school meetings.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance, and attention to safety.
Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
Work with frequent interruptions and in all types of weather conditions.