Position Type:
Service Personnel
Date Posted:
4/23/2024
Location:
Maintenance
Closing Date:
04/29/2024
County:
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POSITION: General Maintenance / County-wide Custodian I, III (Shift: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal; Facility Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Unless specifically designated otherwise, Custodians are employed for 261 days per school year.

SALARY : Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade A, C, or D commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY: The custodian maintains the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Cleans and keeps buildings and grounds free of refuse.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming and washing windows.

• Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc., as required.
• Immediately reports any vandalism or other school property to his/her supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for the security of the building regarding all doors and windows locked and lights turned off as needed before leaving the building for the night.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Complies with KCS Policies.
• Moves furniture and equipment and assists in special events or presentations.
• Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Custodian III operates the heating or cooling systems and makes minor repairs.
• Custodian IV duties may include supervising other custodian personnel.
• Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers all major safety hazards to building supervisor.

• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously improves processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Custodian I means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse; Custodian III means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse; to operate the heating or cooling systems; and to make minor repairs; Custodian IV means personnel employed as head custodians. In addition to providing services as defined in 'Custodian III' their duties may include supervising other custodian personnel (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8).

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions practical situations consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside KCS.
• Ability to pass written and physical tests that are directly related to the position.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with all county requirements and the Board of Education policies.
• Ability to read and comply with labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity related to custodial duties.
• Ability to work under minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
• Complete necessary training and in-service as required by KCS.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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 temperature in the work environment can range from below freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room or kitchen areas or on roof tops. The work surface can be slippery when mopping/stripping floors or completing snow removal. The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud to loud (70-85 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

REVISED MARCH 2011

POSITION: General Maintenance
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor of Maintenance
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261days annually

SALARY : Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale,
Pay Grade C commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.
JOB SUMMARY: Employed as helpers to skilled maintenance employees, performs maintenance tasks promptly and efficiently as directed by the Supervisor.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties.

• Assists in maintenance, repair and construction of equipment and buildings.
• Assists in maintenance and care of grounds.
• Assists electricians, plumbers, carpenters, roofers, painters, welders and other maintenance workers as assigned.

• Overtime must be approved by Executive Director of Maintenance.

• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• May be called upon to drive a truck.
• Clean brushes, cut grass, dig ditches, and perform other minor grounds maintenance duties.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move or haul such items as supplies, office furniture, and building materials.
• Service county automobiles to the extent of filling with gasoline, checking the oil, and wiper fluids, etc.
• Arrange furniture, chairs, tables, and providing preparations/adequate support for special events.
• Assist skilled maintenance workers with projects (for the purpose of completing projects in safe, efficient manner).
• Maintain and use tools and equipment for the purposes of ensuring availability and safe operating conditions.
• Complete daily work orders in a timely and accurate manner (always working in a safe manner).
• This position may work around hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
• Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.
• Valid Driver's License.

General Maintenance means personnel employed as helpers to skilled maintenance employees and to perform minor repairs to equipment and building of a county school system.

• Ability to comprehend written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to and possess sufficient mathematical skill to make proper dilutions and mixing of cleaning compounds.
• Ability to comprehend basic conception of the scope and responsibility involved in the custodial work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stoop, reach, lift, pull, push and climb a ladder. The employee is required to use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 70 pounds such as to lift files and materials. Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas. Individual will work in all weather conditions and stand and walk up to eight hours per day. Individual will bend or twist at the neck and/or trunk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

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 work setting is indoors as well as outdoors. The work environment is an indoor and outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

REVISED: APRIL 2024