Custodian

Job Title: Custodian Department: Maintenance and Plant Operations Office Reports To: Zone Manager Grade: H-7 ($13.72 - $17.26 ) • 5% shift differential working 2:30 to 11:00 pm (subject to yearly board approval) • 10% shift differential working from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am (subject to yearly board approval ) Number of Days: 12 Months Security Access: Building site Overtime Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Last Revised Date: July 8, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher ’s Retirement: Optional Participation Bargai ning Unit: AFT Funding Source: District Paid Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary : Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the entire facility using the proper chemicals, equipment and techniques. He/she may be required to fill in for the Building and Grounds Site Supervisor (BGSS) in his/her absence. He/she will report any unsafe conditions and/or maintenance needs to the BGSS and supervisors. Minimum Qualifications: Education : • High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience: • Previous experience as a custodian preferred Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, E tc.: • Clear unders tanding of different cleaning prod ucts and equipment • Able or willingness to lear n Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office S uite • Biling ual in Spanish is a plus Physical Requirements : • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs . unassi sted • Ability to occasional ly life more than 50 lbs. assist ed • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Dump s trash • Cleans windows • Moves furniture • Operate s custodial equipment • Lock s the doors at specified times • Takes down the flag • Secur es all buildings • Clean s the classrooms (i.e., empt ies the pencil sharpeners, empties the trash, dusts, replace s burned out lights, clean s desk/tables, clean s sinks, fill s dispensers if applicable, cleans the chalkboard, sweep s/vacuum s the floor, mop s, secure s the windows and lock s the doors) • Cleans the restrooms (i.e., fill s dispensers, empt ies all trash, clean s and disinfect s sinks and fixtures , clean s and disinfect s stools and urinals, clean s mirrors, clean s and disinfect s walls and stalls, check s ceiling for paper towels and other objects, replace s burned out lights, sweep s and mops floors) • Cleans the gyms and locker rooms using proper procedures • Cleans the main office and nurse’s station using proper procedures • Clean s the cafeteria and/or kitchen using proper procedures • Clean s the auditorium using proper procedures • Clean s the drinking fountains and hand washing sinks • Sweep s, mop s and buff s the hallways using proper procedures • Assists the Building and Grounds Site Supervisor in summer clean -up and special cleaning projects as needed • Performs other duties, tasks, and services consistent with this posi tion as assigned Skills and Abilities • Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team • Ability to safely operate and properly maintain custodial equipment • Ability to effectively communicate using technology , verbally and in writing • Must be a self -starter, highly motivated, have a positive attitude, and capable of relating to staff • Must have the ability, skill, and willingness to learn all phases of the job duties • Ability to prioritize work and influence others to complete assignments timely • Must be conscientious and exhibit good workmanship in all areas of position Customer Contacts: • Internal: TPS District Employees • External: Health Department officials, Fire Marshall, Insurance In spectors, Partnered vendors, community members Supervisory Responsibilities: • This role does not directly supervise any individuals Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Outside work in all weather condi tions – extreme heat and cold included • Able to tolerate noise, movement, and a fast -paced environment • Able to tolerate cleaning supplies and odors associated with these cleaning agents Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's Talent Management department at 918 -746-6310, or the district’s Human Rights and Title IX Coordinator at 918 -746-6985 . You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: Talent Management, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131.