PCMS Evening Custodian

Pittsburg•Pittsburg, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PCMS Evening Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and security of the PCMS building and surrounding premises. Duties include cleaning assigned floors and areas such as classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, gymnasiums, and outdoor areas, as well as maintaining floor surfaces and grounds. The custodian operates and maintains equipment, performs minor repairs, moves furniture and equipment, and reports major repairs or damaged property. The role also includes opening and closing the building, completing routine safety checks, raising and lowering flags, and reporting unauthorized people in the building. The position requires working independently and cooperatively with other custodial staff and the school community. Cleaning chemicals are used, and the employee must participate in training on their proper use. Sports activity setup and teardown may be required. Summer and large-holiday hours may be adjusted to allow custodians to deep-clean areas of need. Applicants must complete and pass district pre-employment requirements, including a physical capacity test.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of custodial duties and demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work independently without close supervision and cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Effective communication skills with members of the school district and community.
Ability to meet attendance standards and maintain a generally positive attitude.
Patience, flexibility, multitasking ability, adaptability, and dependability.
Desire to continue career improvement.
Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and participate in training on their proper use.
Must pass district pre-employment requirements and the required physical capacity test.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and up to 10–20 pounds constantly.
Ability to lift, move, and carry items up to 50 pounds; sit or stand for extended periods; and frequently stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, turn, climb, and balance.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multifaceted work environment and work indoors and outdoors year-round, including in noisy and crowded environments and around dust, fumes, and odors.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned building areas, including classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, gymnasiums, and student and office gathering areas.
Maintain the cleanliness of the building, premises, sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds.
Maintain floor surfaces according to district specifications.
Operate equipment and machinery appropriately and maintain mechanical equipment as directed.
Set up and tear down sports activities when required.
Open and close the building on school days.
Raise the United States and Kansas flags before school and take them down after school.
Check emergency lights and fire extinguishers, and record the date and initials on the tag.
Check daily that exit doors are open and panic bars work during building occupancy.
Secure doors and windows and turn off lights at the close of each school day, except where needed for safety.
Report unauthorized persons in the building to the Principal immediately.
Report damaged school property to the Principal and Maintenance Director immediately.
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repair needs to the Director of Maintenance.
Follow district, state, and federal guidelines; protect student privacy and confidential information; and provide customer service to the school district community.
Work independently and cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, and the school district community.