FLSA Classification
NonExempt
Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive
Reports to
Director of Purchasing and Maintenance
Starting Salary
$15.00
Contract Length
12 Month
Hours
2:00pm 11:00pm
Application Deadline
March 23 2025
Job Description
Summary/objective
The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of their assigned areas and others as needed. Those areas consist of but are not limited to classrooms shops hallways lobbies lounges restrooms and other work areas.
Essential functions
- Sweep scrub wax and polish floors using manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment and machines
- Clean rugs carpets upholstered furniture manual and electricallypowered cleaning equipment and machines
- Dust furniture and equipment
- Polish metalwork
- Wash walls ceilings and woodwork
- Wash windows door panels and sills
- Empty wastebaskets transport trash and waste to disposal area
- Ensure that restrooms are clean and sanitary by sweeping washing and/or scrubbing the restrooms using specific cleaners for foaming and/or disinfecting restocking all appropriate paper products refilling soap dispensers replacing sanitary disposal liners and removing all trash and waste products from restrooms
- Respond to emergency situations such as water leaks flooding overflowing restroom fixtures and accidents resulting in the appearance of bodily fluids
- Replace light bulbs in all areas of responsibility
- Shovel snow distribute ice melt as needed
- Prepare classrooms meeting rooms auditoriums and outdoor locations for events and activities by moving furniture as necessary and setting up equipment tables chairs and other specifically requested items
- Transport small equipment or tools between departments
- Report damage to buildings facilities furnishings and equipment to immediate supervisor immediately upon discovery
Competencies
- Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of custodial equipment and upkeep of facility.
- Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with other custodian/maintenance team members and departments to resolve issues.
- Professionalism: Effective time management skills to handle multiple support requests and prioritize tasks appropriately. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools. A commitment to staying up to date with industry trends and developments through selflearning and professional development opportunities.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
The custodian typically works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to inclement weather noise and dust. A standard workweek as assigned by administration is required but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities and/or during school closure due to severe weather or other circumstances.
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to perform extensive medium to heavy work. The employee will constantly move about to accomplish tasks; particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another repeat motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers and may stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift move or position objects up to 50 pounds ascend or descend ladders stairs or ramps and communicate with the public staff parents and students. The employee will constantly assess the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee will frequently be exposed to high or low temperatures moderate noise fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals.
Travel required
Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for work at other school sites professional development and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities.
Required education and experience
- High school diploma or equivalency
Preferred education and experience
- One year of custodial experience
Discrimination Statement
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex disability marital status or veteran status in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee.
Employment Benefits Include: 100 paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100 paid contribution to teachers retirement.
Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Evening Custodian
