Custodian

Southeast Polk Community School District•Pleasant Hill, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs custodial work in assigned district buildings to maintain cleanliness and meet health standards. Duties vary by season, grade level, and building activity. The position works district-wide, with listed hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, with work direction and input from the Building Administrator. Employment is based on need, and hours are assigned by the supervisor. The role includes cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, furniture, windows, walls, and other areas; disposing of waste; arranging furniture and event spaces; assisting the public; restocking supplies; and reporting maintenance needs. Custodians may also perform minor repairs, support building security, and fill in for other custodial shifts as required. The job requires regular attendance, cooperation, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Work may involve interruptions, all types of weather, extreme temperatures, humid or dusty environments, and occasional use of chemicals with inhalation or absorption hazards. Safety equipment and protective clothing are provided based on job duties. A certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, to determine weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to read, write, and interpret rules, reports, and procedure manuals as required for assignments.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
Ability to work independently and/or 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 to requests courteously and helpfully.
Basic knowledge to identify hazardous building conditions or chemicals, and knowledge of safe chemical use, posting notices, and disposal.
Ability to perceive identification numbers on materials, read and understand numbers and volumes, and transcribe numbers.
Knowledge of basic floor-maintenance techniques, including carpet, tile, and terrazzo.
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Ability to walk and stand constantly; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level; carry 40 pounds up 13 steps as many as 50 times per month; and carry 25 pounds at waist level for 100 feet.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including operating cleaning equipment, using mops and hand tools, squatting, bending, climbing ladders, moving tables, bleachers, staging, mats, and chair carts, and shoveling snow or operating a snow thrower.
Ability to work occasionally with cleaning chemicals that pose inhalation or absorption hazards and in extreme temperatures, humid, or dusty environments.
Ability to follow safety requirements, including wearing appropriate clothing and protective equipment.

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 brooms, mops, and powered scrubbers.
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 chairs for special events; move cafeteria tables within the building.
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 staff on other shifts as required by Administration.
Recommend ways to improve service and operating efficiency.
Inspect buildings, identify equipment or repair needs, request repairs, and promptly report maintenance needs.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and neat; perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
Follow the chain of command.
Restock disposable items, provide inventory usage data, and request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
Assist visiting members of the public with directions and with obtaining and setting up equipment.
Report to work neat and clean; maintain regular and reliable attendance and work effectively with a variety of people.
Manage personal time and the time of others efficiently.
Attend in-service training and school meetings as directed.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance, and safe work practices.
Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
Maintain good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
Work with frequent interruptions and in all types of weather conditions.