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JOB TITLE: Custodian

SALARY: According to placement on current compensation table

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures for evaluating non-licensed staff

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian or Maintenance Supervisor (high schools), Principal, Operations Manager-Facilities, and Assistant Operations Manager-Facilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

1. Prefer some custodial experience

Certificates/Licenses:

1. Colorado Driver’s License preferred

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills

2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance

3. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment

4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk Management

5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed

6. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures

7. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows appropriate District Custodial Procedures and Standards Manual

8. Meets deadlines

9. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job

10. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees

11. Coordinates vacation periods and absences with the head custodian or appropriate building supervisor, administrator, and Operations Manager of Facilities

12. Available to work flexible hours including weekends and/or holidays as determined by head custodian, building administrator, Operations Manager of Facilities, and Assistant Operations Manager of Facilities

13. Will attend and complete District custodial ongoing training program as assigned by the Operations Manager of Facilities

14. Maintains positive and supportive working relationships with staff, students, and general public

15. Continual compliance with regulations, rules or statutes related to Colorado State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Law

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates the ability to perform regularly scheduled tasks and respond to emergencies

2. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow oral instructions, as well as read and follow written instructions including product information

3. Demonstrates working knowledge of all custodial equipment and machines

4. Demonstrates knowledge of District approved methods, materials (including chemicals), and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining various types of building surfaces and furniture

5. Knowledge of safety related to cleaning methods, practices, and equipment; and knowledge of common hazards to safety found in and around buildings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs general custodial duties in safe and proper manner both inside and outside in all weather conditions as determined by the principal, head custodian, Operations Manager of Facilities, Assistant Operations Manager of Facilities, or Maintenance Lead (high schools) with minimal supervision

2. Follows a written schedule for keeping all assigned areas clean, orderly, and secure by following the Custodial Procedures and Standards Manual as assigned

3. Assumes responsibility for building security including fire extinguishers and alarms in the absence of the head custodian

4. Moves, adjusts, and cleans furniture and equipment, and moves boxes and supplies

5. Sweeps, vacuums, dusts, scrubs, buffs, mops, disinfects, strips, and seals various types of floor coverings using assigned equipment properly

6. Empties and cleans all waste receptacles, and empties collection cans into receptacles as scheduled

7. Performs set-up and take-downs for building activities and events as assigned

8. Washes windows and walls, cleans toilets, sinks, and drinking fountains as scheduled

9. Performs general custodial duties including, but not limited to, properly cleaning up human waste, painting, washing, scrubbing, extraction, floor stripping, and finishing

10. Performs needed repairs and proactive maintenance on various equipment, furniture, doors, uninvents, etc.

11. Checks mechanical equipment daily and reports needed repairs to head custodian and/or Facilities

12. Checks, repairs, and reports all interior and exterior lighting needs

13. Keeps sidewalks and adjacent areas clean of debris, weeds, snow, and ice using assigned equipment properly

14. Understands and implements maintenance requirements related to facility and grounds

15. Monitors building sweepers as assigned

16. Monitors building cleanliness at all times

17. Maintains District standards of building cleanliness at all times

18. Models an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion

19. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs

20. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change

21. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner

22. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned

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. Certain positions within the District may impose additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee may need to ascend/descend, work atop, or traverse ladders and lifts to work at various heights to service lights/fans and perform other tasks. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee occasionally must work in dark, tight, confined places. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.

Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) is a growing, community-focused public school system located in the southeast area of Colorado Springs and Security-Widefield, CO, serving thousands of students with a mission centered on pride, tradition, and innovation.