Custodian SE QUADRANT

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

Custodian

Department: Facilities and Operations

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Quadrant Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a member of the Operations Department and reports directly to the Operations leader in the building the person is assigned to. This position will also report indirectly to the Building Administration for day-to-day building instructions. The position supports the educational process by maintaining the districts buildings in operational excellence through efficient housekeeping grounds keeping and basic repair services. This position may be assigned and work in multiple buildings as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Contributes to the TEAM EFFORT as outlined through the district strategic plan the district and departmental mission statements and the departmental goals and objectives
• Cooperate and communicate with the Operations Team and Building Administrator and their staff to properly maintain the physical plant and site in a sanitary safe and functional condition
• Perform daily custodial and daily grounds tasks according to an approved work schedule and perform periodic custodial and season ground tasks as required
• Properly operate and maintain various types of building mechanical and departmental cleaning and grounds equipment
• Maintain proper records including but not limited to personal payroll records and accumulated leave time equipment operations shift log etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations including but not limited to alarm procedures building locking and unlocking etc.
• Must be able to travel between buildings during your shift
• Properly maintain and store tools equipment and supplies
• Maintain minimum absenteeism according to the established attendance monitoring program
• Interact with co-workers supervisors and other customers in cooperative positive and supportive ways

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality

• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interact effectively and courteously with scholars parents the public and district staff fostering positive relationships through tact and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments
• Ability to participate as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or

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