Custodian - District

USD 261 Educational Support Staff Position Description

Position Title: Custodian

Supervisor: Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor and/or Principal

Payment Rate: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand chemical hazards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Experience desired in custodial and housekeeping work.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations. (after employment offer is made).

Essential Functions:

1. Perform housekeeping duties which shall include but not be limited to the following: sweep, dust, strip, scrub, mop, polish, wax, buff, and vacuum, hallways, stairs, classrooms and offices; empty all inside and outside trash containers, assist with periodic or emergency classroom clean-up duties for the purpose of providing a clean, safe, and healthy school environment.
2. Perform grounds keeping duties which shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) clean snow and ice from the sidewalks and entrances when feasible;
3. (b) assist in the clean-up or removal of dangerous or unsightly debris from grounds to provide a safe environment for students and staff members.
4. Assist with moving, setting up and storage of audio visual, classroom equipment and/or curriculum materials (ex: classroom furnishings, furniture within the buildings, etc.) to ensure that the facility is ready for any regular and/or special activities.
5. Open, close, and secure the building each school day to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
6. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment.
7. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment
8. Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Manage job requirements with physical mobility to move from place to place (walking, standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, turning, reaching, climbing, balancing, lift up to 60 pounds on a daily basis), and use large, heavy equipment.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes and odors.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round in a variety of temperatures.

Terms of Employment: At will

Performance Review: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.