Building Custodian

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maintenance and Lead Custodian, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers and visitors as necessary.

Qualifications Profile

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• TB Skin Test/Physical completed and on file
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license or state issued ID

Essential Job Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical Requirement/Mental Demands/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
• Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to walk frequently.
• Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive motions.
• Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires the ability to occasionally work outside during inclement weather and with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., sometimes repetitively.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.  Infrequent training offsite may be required.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks, gloves, face shields as needed.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS sheets.

Benefits & Position:

• Position is considered full-time with the school district and is eligible for benefits
• Medical, dental and vision coverage are available with the district paying the employer portion of the benefits.
• 13 paid holidays, 3 personal days, vacation package and sick days accumulation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Direct Supervisor: Lead Custodian

Disclaimer

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Coffeyville Unified School District No. 445 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, in its programs or activities.