Supervisor Building Custodian 3

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Building Custodian assists the custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. The position performs custodial work and supervises, trains, and directs custodial personnel. Responsibilities also include budgeting and ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and records, coordinating building services, responding to requests and emergencies, and supporting school activities and building operations. The role prepares the building for use and performs daily and periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks, including floor care, restroom service, grounds upkeep, equipment and supply care, and seasonal cleaning. It may also involve setting up rooms and equipment, assisting with food service or student supervision when requested, and maintaining recycling or vending programs when required. The position works in standard office and school-building environments, with limited travel between schools and central offices potentially required. Work may involve outdoor conditions and exposure to cleaning chemicals and other materials. Overtime may be required. The position works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Custodial Master Certificate.
Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate work with the principal and others.
Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, customers, vendors, and others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules.
Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
Knowledge of custodial duties and functions consistent with APPA Level 2 or higher standards.
Knowledge of procedures for hazardous and bio-hazardous materials.
Intermediate computer competency and ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook effectively.
Ability to read, comprehend, and clearly communicate MSDS information.
Professional manner, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet building demands.
Ability to lead a team and manage employees, budgets, and projects.
Ability to meet the required Physical Capacity Profile, including climbing stairs and/or ladders; exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly; and squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional dress and appearance and understand the company's mission, purpose, goals, and each employee's role in achieving them.
Ability to work scheduled hours and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.

Responsibilities

Prepare the building for the day by turning off the alarm, checking the boiler and fire alarms, managing lights and doors, turning on water for urinals, checking for vandalism, and raising the flag except during inclement weather.
Perform daily custodial duties, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, maintaining restrooms, cleaning entrances and drinking fountains, and policing grounds.
Set out and pick up mail and media materials; set up and clean up breakfast and lunch areas.
Maintain the boiler, heating and air system, custodial room, gym, locker room, auditorium, equipment, and supplies.
Perform weekly and non-routine duties such as floor buffing, high dusting, carpet care, replacing light bulbs, checking playground equipment and fire extinguishers, cleaning whiteboards and glass, washing walls and furniture, stripping and waxing floors, and snow removal.
Receive and distribute supplies and follow the summer cleaning schedule.
Supervise, direct, instruct, and train custodial personnel, emphasizing safety procedures.
Analyze and allocate workloads equitably and provide clear work instructions.
Prepare and maintain the annual budget for custodial equipment and supplies.
Consult with administrators about school activities and community use of the building and arrange needed services.
Provide positive and consistent leadership for employees.
Respond to office and staff requests, including setting up TV, DVD, and audio systems.
Enter building maintenance needs into the work order system, coordinate with maintenance personnel as needed, and maintain adequate records.
Inspect buildings to ensure service quality and discuss results with night custodians as needed.
Assist employees with Employee Performance Appraisals when requested.
Maintain employee work, vacation, and overtime schedules, absence reports, and time cards for payroll purposes.
Perform energy management functions as required and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Maintain classrooms during the day as needed and prepare rooms for latchkey when required.
Maintain vending machines and recycling programs when required.
Assist with food delivery or cafeteria duties during lunch when requested.
Assist with student supervision when requested.
Attend required meetings and perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.