Custodian - 2nd Shift - WHS

WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Custodian - 2nd Shift

TYPE OF POSITION: Classified

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Principal, Facilities Director

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide students, staff and visitors with a safe, attractive and sanitary environment inside and outside of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Skills in human relations.
• Demonstrates aptitude for cleaning, minor mechanical repair and good work habits.
• Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, each with hands and arms: climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, workplace hazards (possibly of cuts, bruises, dirt, odors, etc.) and temperature variations if working outside.

TERMS: Length of year and rate of pay to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATIONS: Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provision in the policy handbook