Mid Shift Custodian

Description

Position Summary:

The Custodian supports the district’s day-to-day operations by maintaining a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe workplace. Custodians perform all aspects of cleaning operations related to building operation, but not limited to customer service, cleaning, minor maintenance, completing proper forms and schedules, operation of equipment in a safe manner. Custodians maintain an assigned cleaning area and perform to standards of care established by the Office of Operations.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms/bathrooms using predefined cleaning methods and procedures.
• Cleans, dusts, and wipes furniture; sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors; empty/clean trash and recycling receptacles; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Assists with the setup of facilities for meetings, classes, conferences, events, etc.
• Strips, cleans, buffs and applies floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Uses and maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Washes walls and equipment; uses ladders when required in work assignments.
• Locks and unlocks assigned buildings: secures building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Performs cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Moves furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Washes accessible interior and exterior windows. Cleans blinds. Launders cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Attends to emergencies when necessary.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Assists in the instruction and supervision of student help.
• Maintains a clean and organized storage area for cleaning equipment and supplies and keeps adequate stock of cleaning supplies.
• Cares for lawns and shrubs; cleans sidewalks and driveways and removes ashes, snow, and ice.
• Safely operates job related equipment.
• Takes classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and actively supports the RUSD Strategic Plan
  
  

Supervision Received

Receives direction from the Head or Shift Engineer and the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. The Custodian normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Supervision Exercised

Custodian does not supervise other staff but may work closely with the Head or Shift Engineer and Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. Custodian may assist in the instruction and supervision of student help and volunteers.

Ability To

• Speak, read, and write English language.
• Understand and follow oral instructions.
• Work in adverse/ changing weather conditions inside and outside, throughout the year
• Display necessary initiative and dependability to work with little supervision either alone or in groups.
• Work overtime as required before/ after regular shift or weekends as needed to support safe and efficient building operations.
• Work with computers to check/ respond to emails, as well as attend virtual training/ meetings.
  
  

It is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Custom Questions