BUILDING LOCATIONS: Lecompton Elementary

BEGINNING PAYMENT RATE:  $14.90 hourly rate

CONTRACT DAYS:  260days

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE:  Yes

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt position

EVALUATED BY:  District Administration

PURPOSE: The Custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Custodian must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of assigned duties.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license (prefer Kansas)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Health and Tuberculin Certificates on file (after employee offer is made)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance.
• Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Dust and clean furniture and fixtures on a daily schedule.
• Displays adaptability in new situations,
• Keep wastebaskets empty and clean
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 343.
• Report to the building principal any acts of vandalism, any evidence of deliberate or excessive littering, and any behavior by students that is demeaning to the custodian.
• Clean and sanitize all restrooms, sanitary fixtures, and drinking fountains on a daily basis.
• Displays good judgment in decision-making situations.
• Responds positively to constructive suggestions for improvement.
• Utilizes time constructively and effectively.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Serves as a role model for children in behavior, appearance and grooming
• Keep grounds free of rubbish.
• Interacts in a professional manner with all staff members of the school district and community.
• Promptly report needed major repairs.
• Operate various floor care equipment, high and low speed buffers, carpet shampoo machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances and sidewalks
• Replace light tubes and bulbs in fixtures.
• Clean and/or replace ceiling tiles.
• Operate laundry washer and dryer.
• The ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round in a variety of temperatures.
• The ability for work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Perform laundry duties maintaining sports uniforms, sports towels, custodian rags, and mop heads.
• Set up equipment for activities including sports, academics, social meetings, and programs both school and non-school related.
• Assume responsibility for building security at all times.
• The ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to react to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance, Head Custodian, building Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.

Explanation:

1. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
2. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
3. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
4. In addition to items 2 and 3, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
5. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle
6. Ability to perform first aid and CPR

*”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in a stressful environment and work in various climate environments outside. The employee may be exposed to students who have aggressive behavior tendencies.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $15 - $18