KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description 

Job Title:              Part-time Custodian

Job Title Code:    00048

Salary Grade:      O05 ($12.483 2016-17 rate)

Department:        Operations

Reports To:          Head Custodian

FLSA Status:        Non-exempt

Date Prepared:    October 2016                  Revised:  Effective October 14, 2016, 2014                      

PURPOSE OF JOB: Maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout the physical facility that will provide a safe and clean environment conducive to learning. This position requires heavy manually and repetitive tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds, within scheduled frequency requirements (e.g. sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors; dusts and cleans offices, classrooms, and other work areas; strips, restores, and polishes floors as scheduled; collects and removes waste, washes walls, windows, and doors;) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment
2. Reviews work prior to leaving at the end of each shift to ensure cleanliness
3. Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. urinals, toilets, lavatories, partitions, desks, waste baskets, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District sanitation standards
4. Replenishes classroom, restroom, custodial closet supplies (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use
5. Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. changes vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items
6. Monitors cleaning, hazards, operational and/or safety concerns for the purpose of ensuring site safety. Reports immediately all unsafe conditions and concerns to foreman (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.)
7. Change light bulbs that are burned out, flickering, or hazardous. Tag lights that are broken and report to the custodial foreman
8. Performs summer maintenance and cleaning (e.g. stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning, repairing and moving furniture; etc.) for the purpose of preparing facilities for the school year
9. Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, lower flag per principal’s request, sweeping and/or salting walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free
10. Participates in fire drills as directed by the Building Administrator
11. Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
12. Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and or potential liability. Supports onsite events (e.g. after school activities, meetings, permit requests, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities in a safe and timely manner
13. Other job related task as assigned by immediate supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year related experience and/or training or more strongly preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions written in English in order to effectively carry out responsibilities
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with administrators, district staff, teacher, students and general public, dealing with all individuals with courtesy, tact, good judgement and good customer service skills
• Must be able to work changing assignments and/or locations at the discretion of the custodial manager

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Must have dependable transportation
• Must be in good health in order to endure being on feet for long periods of time.
• This position requires heavy manual work as well as repetitive tasks
• Ability to use cleaning supplies and equipment economically and efficiently
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year:   Works less than 20 hours per week until June 30, 2017

Benefits:  None provided

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