Custodian; TBD Custodial Services

Overview

Job description for the  Custodian position (Location TBD) within Custodial Services at Springfield Public Schools. Immediate opening; location is Springfield, Missouri with the GSC-Custodial Services. The role is also posted in Springfield Public Schools (Springfield, MO).

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Custodial

Pay Grade: S120

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Director I - Custodial & Grounds Services

Shifts run from 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday–Friday; variances may occur.

Provides custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events; and completing assignments in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds thereby maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive learning environment.
• Consult with administrative and other custodial personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing, and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Informs students and other site personnel by providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Inspect facilities to ensure the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
• Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of custodial items required for properly maintained facilities.
• Monitor students and staff in and around work areas to help prevent injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and trainings as may be requested.
• Perform snow removal to ensure access and safety to site.
• Perform minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures to ensure proper functionality and usability of items and facilities.
• Prepare various written materials for the purpose of documenting activities and/or identifying activities to appropriate personnel for review and/or action.
• Replenish classroom and rest room supplies.
• Requisition equipment, supplies and materials maintaining availability of required items to perform job functions.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns by taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Support other site maintenance staff.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a Pre-Employment Proficiency Test.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include products and materials used in a school setting.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability…