CUSTODIAN FLOATER

Custodian Floater

Fremont County School District Number 25, Riverton, Wyoming

Reports to: Head Custodian, School Principal, and Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in general cleaning

Position Summary

This job is established for the purpose of maintaining attractive, sanitary and safe facilities for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; coordinating the building and grounds maintenance needs with central maintenance personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keep assigned building and premises clean, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, furniture, carpets, windows, walls, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, sidewalks, play areas, grounds, etc. for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance in assigned areas to insure a high level of cleanliness and safety.
• Report needed supplies, inspect and report water leaks, potential repairs, unsafe conditions, electrical or mechanical failures, hazards or concerns to the Head Building Custodian or designee immediately.
• Prepare facilities and equipment needed for special events in the building
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, trash, rubbish and waste. Participate in District required safety and other training opportunities.
• Perform general maintenance duties as requested
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (i.e. facility damage, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Assist with care of the grounds as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Building Custodian, Building principal or Supervisor of Grounds/Maintenance.
• Project a professional, appropriate presence among staff and students.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies and Skills

• Ability to withstand repetitive extremity movement (i.e. mopping, sweeping, etc.)
• Tolerance of moderate exposure to weather extremes
• Tolerance of frequent exposure to various airborne particles, various supplies containing potentially hazardous materials or chemicals
• Tolerance of exposure to bloodborne pathogens or potentially infectious materials.
• Active supervising and monitoring skills
• Ability to operate equipment used in industrial cleaning, maintenance, common tools, etc.
• Ability to adhere to all applicable safety practices
• Knowledge in understanding multi-step written and oral instructions
• Knowledge in methods of industrial cleaning
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the use of basic tools for minor repairs, confined space entry and boiler maintenance
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to work utilizing defined and similar processes
• Ability to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans
• Ability to apply independent interpretation to situations
• Able to adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will experience significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. The employee will frequently be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee may also experience some climbing and balancing. The employee must possess lower body strength to stand/walk throughout the work shift (and overtime, if required), and must possess upper body strength to lift up to 30-50 pounds regularly and 85-90 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing, and is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

Salary Schedule

This position will be paid according to the approved Classified Buildings & Grounds Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment

260 Days, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor.

Clearances

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.