Custodian

Custodian

This position is a member of the Operations Department and reports directly to the Operations leader in the building the person is assigned to. This position will also report indirectly to the Building Administration for day-to-day building instructions. The position supports the educational process by maintaining the district's buildings in operational excellence through efficient housekeeping, grounds keeping and basic repair services. This position may be assigned and work in multiple buildings as required.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Contributes to the team effort as outlined through the district strategic plan, the district and departmental mission statements, and the departmental goals and objectives
• Cooperate and communicate with the Operations Team and Building Administrator and their staff to properly maintain the physical plant and site in a sanitary, safe, and functional condition
• Perform daily custodial and daily grounds tasks according to an approved work schedule and perform periodic custodial and season ground tasks as required
• Properly operate and maintain various types of building mechanical and departmental cleaning and grounds equipment
• Maintain proper records, including but not limited to personal payroll records and accumulated leave time, equipment operations, shift log, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to alarm procedures, building locking, and unlocking, etc.
• Must be able to travel between buildings during your shift
• Properly maintain and store tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain minimum absenteeism according to the established attendance monitoring program
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors and other customers in cooperative, positive and supportive ways

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality

• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interact effectively and courteously with scholars, parents, the public, and district staff, fostering positive relationships through tact and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments
• Ability to participate as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.