Evening Custodian - Elementary

Albany County School District 1•Laramie, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Custodian provides custodial services at assigned site(s) ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for activities and events. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic mechanical and manual skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions and adhere to established procedures.
Working knowledge of standard cleaning practices.
Knowledge of the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and related supplies.
Familiarity with the operation and routine maintenance of custodial equipment—such as floor buffers, vacuums, and carpet extractors.
Understanding of basic building systems, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety guidelines, including OSHA regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Knowledge of proper waste disposal methods and environmentally responsible cleaning practices.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and standing or walking for extended periods.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and respond to changing needs throughout the day.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and maintenance issues.
Dependable, self-motivated attitude.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (corrected).
Ability to hear (corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Ability to speak to be understood in face-to-face communications and over a telephone.
Ability to use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head; occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 50 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level.
Math skills at a high school proficiency level.
Judgement and the ability to process information quickly.
Ability to learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards.
Ability to give verbal instruction.
Ability to rank tasks in order of importance.
Ability to copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

Nice To Haves

May require travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

Ensures an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
Performs a variety of special cleaning operations and assisting in preparing facilities for activities and events.
Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., staff meetings, regulatory updates, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Attends all requires meetings/trainings regarding first aid and operation updates as required.
Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Supports other sites as needed.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
Other duties as assigned.