Substitute Custodian - Districtwide

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Custodian maintains and protects assigned district buildings, including their interior and exterior appearance. The position is districtwide and onsite, and reports to the Lead Custodian. The role supports daily building operations, facility sanitation and landscaping, and responds to operational and safety concerns. The position requires at least six months of building cleaning or custodial experience and includes physical work under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions.

Requirements

At least six months of building cleaning or custodial experience.
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills sufficient to perform the job duties.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
Collaborative team orientation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to identify opportunities, recommend improvements, and follow up to achieve desired results.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Background clearance, TB test, and POET (post-offer physical assessment/fit-for-duty screening) are required.
Physical ability to occasionally lift 30 pounds from waist to shoulder and 55 pounds from floor to waist, carry up to 55 pounds, and push or pull 25 pounds.
Physical ability to stand, walk, reach forward and overhead, balance, stoop, grasp items, sit, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate controls.

Nice To Haves

Floor care experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment and furniture arrangement, daily operations, deliveries, fixture maintenance, loading and unloading trucks, and snow removal.
Collaborate with maintenance staff to complete site activities.
Communicate information and support district staff and students.
Conduct routine training to ensure proper custodial procedures are followed.
Monitor staff and students around work areas and respond to emergency situations.
Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance objectives with the supervisor.
Replenish necessary building supplies.
Respond to immediate operational and safety concerns and determine appropriate action.
Sanitize facilities and maintain facility landscaping.
Perform other duties as assigned.