Evening Custodian

Evening Custodian Atchison Atchison Public Schools Service Center - Atchison, Kansas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Atchison USD #409 Job Details Job ID: 5537330 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Feb 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Job Description Atchison Public Schools, USD 409 Job Description The job description listed below is designed to provide a general outline of the expectations of the Custodian in USD 409. As such the description should not be interpreted as all encompassing or inclusive. Title: Evening Custodian Purpose: The Custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Custodian must work closely with the staff administration of the District. This position is a non-exempt position according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Responsible to: Head Custodian & Director of Facilities Payment Rate: According to classified salary schedule and benefits to be established by the Board of Education Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made). Understand chemical hazards. Work independently without supervision. Manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 60 lbs. Requires stooping, keeling, crawling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing and balancing. Move furniture or equipment within the building as required. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors. Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. Must work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures. General Functions Provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community. React to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned. Operate all equipment and machinery as required. Jewelry should not be worn when operating machinery. Work to implement the vision and mission of the district. Regular attendance is required of all employees subject to allowed leave in accordance with district policy or negotiated agreement, as appropriate. Excessive absences or tardiness, unauthorized leave or unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action including termination of employment. Essential Responsibilities Keep building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) neat and clean and safe at all times. Clean classroom and office floors daily. Dump pencil sharpeners. Dump trash and replace bags. Dust furniture. Line up desks. Clean blackboards, erasers, and chalk trays. Clean classroom sinks and monitor fountains for leaks. Clean corridors each day. Dust lockers tops, wash and repair as needed. Clean drinking fountains daily. Mop restrooms floors and clean all sanitary fixtures daily. Clean mirrors. Fill soap, towel, and toilet paper dispensers. Check restrooms throughout the day. Sweep bleachers, stage, and stairs. Clean behind bleachers and mop as needed. Replace light bulbs as needed throughout the building. Remove gum, tape, and markers from floor and walls. Dust walls as needed. Clean air return and vent louvers as needed. Dust window ledges. Buff and recoat floor as needed. Wash windows inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if needed. Sweep, shovel, and spread sand on walks as appropriate. Open and close buildings each school day. Secure building. Doors may need to remain locked from the outside in certain areas. Daily raise the United States Flag, Kansas flag and, where appropriate the DARE flag before school commences and take down after school closing. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season, ensure economical usage of fuel, water, electricity, and maintain mechanical equipment as directed. Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. Ensure that all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off (except as necessary for safety reasons) at the close of school each day. Immediately report unauthorized persons on the school property to the principal. Immediately report damaged school property to the principal. Make minor building repairs, and promptly report needed major repairs to supervisor. Keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques. Observe and follow all school district policies at all times. Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner. Keep information and records confidential. Implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities assigned by the Building and Grounds Director, Custodial Supervisor, or the Administrative Staff. Term of Employment: Twelve Month Employee At Will Contact Information Dave Coleson, Director of Facilities Atchison Public Schools Service Center Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr