Cleaning Custodian

Cleaning Custodian

Status                   Full-Time          Contract Days                         Hourly

Classification    Exempt              Start Date  July 1st                End Date  June 30th

Reports to Chief Operations Officer and Lead Custodian 

*contract days may vary due to the cleaning schedule

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Cleaning Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and custodian tasks of the buildings to which they are assigned. This is a high-profile position that requires the candidate to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, teaching, and support staff on a daily basis.  This role partners with others in support of a school-wide culture of respect, achievement, and excellence. This position is for a critical thinker and innovative problem solver who can work independently and effectively multi-task. 

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, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

*The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

Operations and Facilities

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.


• Performs routine maintenance activities.


• Performs heavy cleaning duties.


• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.


• Gathers and empties trash.


• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.


• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.


• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.


• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.


• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.


• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.


• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.


• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.


• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.


• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.


• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Custodian Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures


• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours


• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time


• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions


• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals


• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules


• Communication skills


• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”

Education and Certifications

• Entry level

Experience

• Minimum experience custodial service

Skills and Traits

• Ability to pass abackground check


• Highly detail-focused and results-oriented 


• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions


• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including parents, staff, and students 


• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time


• Team-player attitude and strong customer service orientation 


• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.


• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time


• This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).


• This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to communicate with others. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• May require some travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY 

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,  color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled. 

Read more about Brookside Charter School’s teaching approach, and community on our website.