Custodian 4 - Night

About the Role

The Night Lead Custodian assists the custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. This role involves performing a variety of custodial tasks, supervising and training custodial personnel, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties in assigned areas, including but not limited to:
  • Dusting all flat surfaces
  • Emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners
  • Sweeping floors and straightening desks
  • Mopping, spot mopping, and cleaning equipment
  • Cleaning and servicing restrooms
  • Sweeping assigned hallways, stairs, and landings
  • Lowering the flag if necessary
  • Cleaning gym, locker room, and auditorium
  • Assisting with lunchroom clean-up
  • Cleaning fountains, sinks, counters, and desk tops
  • Checking the building for vandalism
• Perform weekly duties, including but not limited to:
  • Buffing and high dusting
  • Carpet spotting
  • Replacing light bulbs as needed
  • Cleaning whiteboards
  • Stripping, sealing, and waxing floors
  • Washing walls, lockers, and furniture
  • Cleaning carpets
• Perform energy management functions, such as:
  • Turning off day lights and turning on night lights
  • Turning off water in urinals and unplugging water fountains
  • Checking thermostats and boilers
• Consult with the Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use of the building, arranging needed services and cleaning.
• Respond to office and staff requests, including set-up of TV, DVR, audio systems, etc.
• Report building maintenance needs, supplies, and equipment needs to the Head Custodian.
• Secure assigned areas by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving.
• Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness and quality of work.
• Assist employees with their Employee Performance Appraisal as requested.
• Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed.
• Perform duties relating to recycling as requested.
• Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to use hand tools of the trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.
• Ability to use SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Compliance with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
• Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
• Works in standard office and school building environments, with the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, or snow).
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP), including:
  • Climbing stairs and/or ladders
  • Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly
  • Ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull
• Attendance at required meetings; overtime may be required.

Skills

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisors and coordinate work with principals and others.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set by supervisors.
• Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
• Knowledge of custodial duties and functions as required by APPA Level 2 or higher standards.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling hazardous materials and bio-hazardous materials.
• Intermediate computer competency, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate MSDS information effectively.
• Professional manner, positive attitude, and ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work.
• Detailed orientation and ability to perform as an effective team leader, managing employees, budgets, and projects.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to proper standards of dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of the company’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving them.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.
• Contact with personnel within the district, customers, and vendors.
• Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor.
• Works with a diverse population, requiring tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• Expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless prior approved leave is obtained.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the supervisor or building administrator.
• Required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for the position.