TITLE: Relief Custodian PM

LOCATION: TBD

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. With a Head Start program, three preschools, 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, the district serves a wonderfully diverse mixture of students. A remarkable 62 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. To serve those students, the district employs approximately 3,650 staff, including more than 1,600 teachers.

The vision of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is to be one of the Top 10 School Districts in the Nation. Our goal is that "Each student will exit high school prepared for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on track and on time for success." To help our students achieve this goal, the district is implementing a district-wide initiative called Diploma+.

JOB GOAL: Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Buildings & Grounds and is responsible for the uninterrupted and comfortable operation of the school building, ensuring that standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and

security are met. Also responsible for carrying out administrative tasks required to maintain and operate the building to the required standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the cleanliness of the building and grounds in all respects.
• Ensures the maintenance of proper instructional environment, including temperature, ventilation and building safety.
• Schedules all maintenance activities so as not to interfere with any curricular or extra-curricular activities; during normal duty hours, makes the school and its facilities available as the building administrator directs.
• Cooperates with staff and students to harmoniously achieve the purposes of the school.
• In cooperation with the Building Administrator, advises the Shop Office of repair and maintenance actions required for building equipment. Keeps the Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds informed of incidents requiring action, such as fires and other acts of vandalism, and follows up with the Building and Grounds Departments and the Maintenance Departments when such problems have or have not been completed satisfactorily.
• Directs and trains assigned staff.
• Carries out preventive maintenance as directed, and assists the trades in maintaining the building and equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
• Maintains preventive maintenance logs and other records as required.
• Performs related duties as required for the daily operations of the school.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. All outside entry doors remain locked during hours of building occupancy.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured. And that all lights (except those left on for safety reasons) are turned off.
• Meets food delivery truck, assists in receiving food, hot lunch, and milk delivery.
• Removes snow and sand steps and walks as needed.
• Performs any other reasonable custodial duties assigned by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory ability; six months of custodial experience preferred.

A program of self-development, most desirable.
A willingness to work overtime as required, to ensure that extra-curricular and school-rental requirements are satisfied, and when emergency situations arise.
Ability to communicate with the Building Administrator, school staff, and persons at all levels in the school community so that the necessary support requirements for educational programs may be provided.
The requirements for technical knowledge will vary with the classification of the school and the complexity of building equipment.
Knowledgeable of operation and maintenance of equipment used in custodial work.

Knowledgeable of the application and limitations of various cleaning supplies. Knowledgeable of the care and cleaning of various materials.

Knowledgeable of the skills in various cleaning methods and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skilled in working with people and in developing satisfactory relationships among custodial personnel.
Skilled in record keeping..
Other Duties as assigned

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and communication with co-workers, students, staff and visitors.

KNOWLEDGE: is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of

the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; and knowledge of chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent climbing and balancing frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Routinely handles loads weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally handles loads weighing up to 100 pounds or more.  Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 50% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. 

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:           261 day duty year

SALARY:                                      Based on USD500 Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:                               Non-Exempt, Hourly  

REPORT TO:                                  Head Custodian, Building Administrator

EVALUATION:                               Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation and Professional Personnel.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.  

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, tenure, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.

Signatures:

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HR ___________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

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