Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 is a district consisting of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. Presently, we have 13 total attendance centers — one early childhood center, seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative learning centers. Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT, as well as in National Merit Scholarships. TITLE: Custodian SALARY: $10.50-$15.50/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience) TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day, 12 months/year (benefits-eligible) REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Head Custodian EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal and Assistant Director of Operations JOB GOAL: To provide all students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, pleasant, and smooth-functioning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times. 2. Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks and steps as appropriate. 3. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are unlocked and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. 4. Raise the United States and Kansas flag at or before 8:00am on each school day, and lower it at or after 3:30pm. 5. Clean classrooms daily and dust furniture and woodwork. 6. Clean corridors after school each day, and/or during the day when their condition requires it. 7. Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily. 8. Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary. 9. Keep the grounds free from rubbish. 10. Perform such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc. to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition. 11. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation. 12. Clean all whiteboards at least once a week. 14. Make minor building repairs. 15. Report major repair needs correctly and in an accurate and timely manner. 16. Maintain, on a regular schedule, all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing. 17. Report any damage and/or vandalism to school property immediately to the principal. 18. Remain on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal. 19. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, security systems activated, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. (This duty may be delegated) 20. Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, and requisition needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian. 21. Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair, including replacement of bulbs, tubes, filters, etc. 22. Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal. 23. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste while wearing necessary personal safety equipment. 23. Conduct periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition. 24. Cooperate with city and state inspectors involved in health, fire, and safety. 25. Perform routine janitorial duties as required. 26. Attendance is required.