PURPOSE: The Custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to
ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
REPORTS TO: Facility Director, Building Principal
PAY RATE: Based upon experience
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months. 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Mon-Friday at Fort Scott Middle School, West side of the building.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE:
• Should have basic knowledge for custodial duties
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
UNIVERSAL USD 234 CLASSIFIED STANDARDS:
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 234 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
Fort Scott Schools
Unified School District 234
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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at
the discretion of the employer.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and
community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne
Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate all equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness of building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) at
all times.
• Ensure that classrooms, student gathering areas, restrooms, corridors and office areas are cleaned
daily according to district specifications.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or
squeegees.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Maintain all floor surfaces according to district specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating
hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Maintain grounds around the building.
• Prepare building and grounds for start of school each day according to building schedule.
• Check emergency lights and fire extinguishers and document appropriately.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off (except as necessary
for safety reasons) at the close of each school day according to building schedule.
• Report any unauthorized persons in the building to the Principal immediately.
• Report damaged school property immediately to the Principal and the Facility Director.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Maintain mechanical equipment as directed.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to
floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to
specifications.
• Perform simple reoccurring maintenance duties
• Make minor building repairs, and promptly report major repair needs to the Facility Director.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building Principal or the Facility Director.
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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at
the discretion of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Level 4 – Heavy Work
o Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force
frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling and turning.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires lifting, moving and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the
body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or
your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented
through spoken words and sentences.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will
understand.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - Job requires working indoors in environmentally
controlled conditions.
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - Job
requires using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - Job requires bending or twisting your body.
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Glasses, Gloves, Hearing
Protection, Hard Hats- Job requires wearing common protective or safety equipment such as
safety glasses and gloves.
• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - Job requires making repetitive motions.
• Face-to-Face Discussions – Job requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Extended period s of time standing/walking – Job requires standing/walking for a full 8-hour shift
• Communication after hours may be required to address emergency repair issues.
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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at
the discretion of the employer.
CUSTODIAL TOOLS USED:
• Floor Equipment
o Auto Scrubbers
o Floor Polishers
o Floor Buffers
o Floor Waxers
• Ladders
o Extension Ladders
o Step Ladders
• Lifts
o Aerial Man Lifts
o Personal Lift
• Basic Tools
o Screwdrivers
o Sockets/Ratchets
o Wrenches
• Snow Removal Tools
o Snow Blower
o Snow Shovel
o Salt Spreader
• Industrial Vacuum Cleaners
• Two Wheeled Hand Trucks
• Moving/Platform Carts
• Other tools as required to perform duties of job
WORK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling
obligations.
• Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger,
and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured,
cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work
tasks.
• Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being
understanding and helpful on the job.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with
little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to
considerable variety in the workplace.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high
stress situations.
USD 234 is an Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. |