Custodian 4 - Relief (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Prepare building for day by:
  • Safety check boiler
  • Test fire alarms
  • Turn on needed lights
  • Turn off night lights
  • Unlock doors
  • Turn on water for urinals
  • Check the building for vandalism
  • Raise flag except during inclement weather
• Perform daily duties which may include, but not limited to:
  • Sweep floors
  • Vacuum carpets
  • Empty trash
  • Dust all flat surfaces
  • Policing grounds
  • Maintain and service restrooms
  • Sweep steps and porch walks
  • Mop and/or spot mop
  • Clean entrance mats
  • Set out and pick up mail and media materials
  • Set-up and clean-up breakfast and lunch
  • Clean drinking fountains
  • Maintain boiler, heating and air system and custodial room
  • Clean gym, locker room and auditorium
  • Clean equipment and replace supplies
• Perform weekly or non-routine duties which may include, but not limited to:
  • Buff
  • High dusting
  • Carpet spotting
  • Replace light bulbs as needed
  • Check playground equipment for safety
  • Clean whiteboards
  • Receive and distribute supplies from truck
  • Strip, seal and wax floors
  • Clean walls and furniture
  • Dust any furniture, woodwork, moldings, lockers, etc.
  • Clean carpets
  • Clean door glass and any other glass in the building
  • Snow Removal
  • Summer Cleaning Schedule
  • Receive and distribute supplies
  • Supervise, direct, instruct and train custodial personnel in routine and non-routine duties, with special emphasis on safety procedures
  • Analyze and allocate workload equitably and provide clear instructions regarding operations and duties
  • Prepare and maintain annual budget for custodial equipment and supplies
  • Consult with Administrators relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services
  • Provide positive and consistent leadership for employees
  • Respond to office and staff requests (including set-up of TV, DVD, audio systems, etc.)
  • Input building maintenance needs into the work order system, work with maintenance personnel as needed and maintain adequate records
  • Inspect building(s) to insure quality services and discuss results with night custodians as needed
  • Avoidance of conflicts with employees and supervisors
  • Assist employees with their Employee Performance Appraisal as requested
  • Maintain employee work schedules, vacation schedules, overtime, absence reports, time cards, etc. for payroll purposes
  • Perform energy management functions as required
  • Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner
  • Prepare rooms for latchkey of required
  • Maintain vending machines as needed
  • Maintain recycling program if required
  • Assist with food delivery if requested
  • Assist in cafeteria during lunch if requested
  • Assist with supervision of students if requested

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor or by the building Administrators.

Equipment

• The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machine.
• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Travel

• Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP), which will require you to be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull

Qualifications

• Interrelations: Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
• Employee Punctuality And Appearance: In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
• Qualification Profile: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must pass Physical Capacity Test (PCP)
• Completion of Custodial Master Certificate is required

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt