Lead Custodian (BOE)

Kansas City Public Schools 

Title                       Lead Custodian 

Job Title:              Lead Custodian 

Job Title Code:     056

Salary Grade:       O07 ($19.60 - $28.36)

Department:        Operations

Reports To:          Area Manager

FLSA Status:        Non-exempt

Date Prepared:    February 2018                                     Revised:   Jan. 31, 2025

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian(Night) is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for

students, staff and public; providing and arranging equipment and furniture, etc. for meetings, classroom

activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; and ensuring that assigned

tasks are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Assists with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers (e.g. supplies, materials, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of preparing and/or distributing materials to the appropriate locations.
• Assists with snow removal (e.g. shoveling, sanding, salting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe area clear of snow, in all necessary areas.
• Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, break rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Communicates with district personnel via email, phone, and written message for the purpose of providing information and/or assistance, taking appropriate action and /or referring to someone else if appropriate.
• Conducts a variety of training (e.g. fire extinguisher, building security, alarms, use of cleaning solvents, floor care, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.
• Consults with area manager for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Coordinates routine and emergency shift schedules and assignments for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for site requirements.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the site location.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities (e.g. pod areas, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment.
• Maintains facility cleanliness (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, polish, buff, wax, shampoo, wash, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean, sanitary environment conductive to learning.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, paper towels, soap, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Oversees other custodial services employees for the purpose of ensuring appropriate use of time while focusing on job performance, to meet work requirements.
• Participates in custodial in-service training, as assigned, (e.g. use of cleaning solvents, floor care, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and conveying information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Participates in meetings, as assigned, (e.g. staff, in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitation of summer construction and/or preparation for the following year.
• Performs preventative maintenance and/or repairs (e.g. light bulbs, clogged drains, classroom furniture, custodial equipment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facility in operational order and ensuring proper functioning of items.
• Prepares facility for additional activities (e.g. meetings, conferences, dances, luncheons, sporting events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, providing proper functioning and usability of items and facility.
• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, cafeteria set up, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Prepares reports (e.g. requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for their action.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to situations and/or inquiries (e.g. staff, students, parents, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, unwanted visitors, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. groundskeeper, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
• Travels between school sites, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring that adequate staff is available at all sites to perform custodial services.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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.; and

adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read

and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; and

safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific,

defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a

significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a wide variety of

types of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.

Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to

moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working

as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; There is

a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's 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. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking,

and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to

risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:         Job related experience is desired.

Education:           High school diploma or equivalent.

Salary : $20 - $28