PCMS Custodian Evening

Applicant will perform custodial duties within and outside of Pittsburg Community Middle School. This is a full time position and the applicant will be a member of a team of custodians. Job responsibilities will include anything involved in improving the overall cleanliness and hygenic state of the building. Applicant will answer to our head custodian and PCMS administration as well at the head of maintenance and our district Chief Operations Coordinator.

This custodian works from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm during the school year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Basic knowledge of custodial duties.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Skills required

• Patience/Flexible
• Multi-task oriented
• Adaptable and dependable
• Desire to continue career improvement

General Expectations

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow 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

Basic

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250.
• Support the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate filing systems.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and machinery appropriately as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) at all times.
• Ensure that classrooms, student gathering areas, and office areas are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Ensure that corridors and restrooms are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Maintain all floor surfaces according to district specifications.
• Maintain grounds around the building.
• Open and close building on school days.
• Raise the United States and the Kansas flags before school commences and take them down after school closing.
• Check emergency lights and fire extinguishers, fills in the date and initials the tag.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• 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.
• Report immediately to the Principal any unauthorized persons in the building.
• Report immediately damaged school property to the Principal and the Maintenance Director.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Maintain mechanical equipment as directed.
• Make minor building repairs, and promptly report major repair needs to the Director of Maintenance.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Level 4 – Heavy Work
  • Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling and turning.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires lifting, moving and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.