To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Custodian

Department: Facilities and Operations              

Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Educational Support Professionals Association (GRESPA)                  

Hourly Rate: $17.74/hour
                   

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a member of the Operations Department and reports directly to the Operations leader in the building the person is assigned to. This position will also report indirectly to the Building Administration for day-to-day building instructions. The position supports the educational process by maintaining the district’s buildings in operational excellence through efficient housekeeping, grounds keeping and basic repair services. This position may be assigned and work in multiple buildings as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Contributes to the TEAM EFFORT as outlined through the district strategic plan, the district and departmental mission statements, and the departmental goals and objectives
• Cooperate and communicate with the Operations Team and Building Administrator and their staff to properly maintain the physical plant and site in a sanitary, safe, and functional condition
• Perform daily custodial and daily grounds tasks according to an approved work schedule and perform periodic custodial and season ground tasks as required
• Properly operate and maintain various types of building mechanical and departmental cleaning and grounds equipment
• Maintain proper records, including but not limited to personal payroll records and accumulated leave time, equipment operations, shift log, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to alarm procedures, building locking, and unlocking, etc.
• Must be able to travel between buildings during your shift
• Properly maintain and store tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain minimum absenteeism according to the established attendance monitoring program
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors and other customers in cooperative, positive and supportive ways
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal with students, parents, the public and other District employees in a tactful and courteous manner
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments.
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.