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Ottawa USD290 Custodian in Ottawa, Kansas
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Job Description
USD 290 Ottawa Schools
Facilities and Operations
CUSTODIAN
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Purpose Statement
The custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of the districts facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Custodian must work closely with the staff and administration of U.S.D. No. 290.
Essential Functions
Provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of the districts facilities.
Inspects facilities, systems and there components for the purpose of insuring safety and identifying necessary repairs.
Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
Coordinates with administration, supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/task efficiently.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
React to change productively and handle other task as assigned.
Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as required.
Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of insuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Procures equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
Prepares documentation (e.g. daily paper work, work orders, time and materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
Support the value of an education.
Support the philosophy and mission of U.S.D. No. 290.
Other Functions
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of there work activities.
Job Requirements: Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
Ability to read chemical labels.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Desire to continue career improvement.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; handling hazardous materials; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: handling of hazardous materials; and safety practices.
ABILITY is required to consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with equipment and chemicals utilizing defined but different processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and use a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; displaying mechanical aptitude; working independently or as part of a team; and meeting deadlines and schedules.
Physical Requirements/ Environments Conditions
Requires prol nged sitting or standing.
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 80lbs.
Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, turning and reaching.
Requires climbing and balancing.
Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
Experience
Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Certificates & Licenses
Valid Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Education / Tra