POSITION: CUSTODIAN
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in physical plant operation, maintenance, care, and preservation of the facilities, grounds, and equipment of a school campus, building, location, or facility, demonstrating a cooperative and service oriented disposition to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment for students, staff, and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- With minimal direct supervision, perform custodial care, cleaning, sanitation, and preservation tasks, and minor preventative maintenance on and around the building, equipment, and grounds.
- Clean and sanitize using established practices and procedures and following instructions regarding the use of equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, including such equipment as high-speed buffers and vacuums, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, ceilings, windows, sidewalks, etc.
- Perform operational support for school/building staff as well as outside users.
- Operate plant systems for heating, lighting, communications, and security.
- Set up, take down, move, and/or re-arrange furniture, equipment, and supplies in support of a wide variety of campus activities as well as building and community events.
- Deep cleaning such as stripping, cleaning, buffing, and applying floor sealer to hard surface floors; vacuum, spot clean, and shampoo carpets.
- Maintain a safe and secure building/facility by following established security protocols.
- Assist with inventory control and security of property. Submit timely equipment and/or supplies requests to ensure smooth, continuous, and efficient plant operations.
- Respond and attend to custodial emergencies as they may arise. Report following established procedures.
- Engage in school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to enhance student academic and social behavior outcomes.
- Assist with maintenance and beautification of campus grounds to provide a safe and attractive learning environment for students, staff, and the community.
- Attend workshops, classes, conferences, meetings, and/or other training as directed by the supervisor for the purpose of meeting requirements, enhancing knowledge, safety, and security, collaborating with colleagues, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job is performed indoors and outdoors with interruptions. Assignments that include hours when students are present will encounter frequent interruptions and high levels of noise and activity commonly associated with children’s activities. The employee will: be exposed to loud noises; exposed to hot, temperate, and inclement weather; sit, stand, walk, and move for prolonged periods; frequently bend, stoop, carry, climb, crawl, twist, reach, push/pull; perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted); work in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, and loud noises;
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE: methods of maintaining, cleaning, and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations; handling and disposing of hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens with care. SKILLS: to work effectively as a member of a team; to remain calm under pressure; to be organized, dependable and flexible; to maintain cooperative, positive, and effective support relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public; to be observant of the facility using all available senses; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population. ABILITIES: to work independently, without direct supervision; understand, follow, and carry out oral and written directions; to learn procedures and follow instructions; to safely operate vehicles and/or other job-related equipment; maintain required licenses, including a Washington State driver’s license and certifications, including First Aid and hands-on CPR without interruption; to perform physical labor; maintain strict confidentiality; maintain regular and punctual attendance
WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the supervisor in charge of facilities. Takes daily direction from plant manager, building principal, and/or site supervisor depending upon assignment. Daily interaction with building/campus staff and students. Frequent interactions with parents and community.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, year-round assignments may be day, second, or other modified shifts.
UNION AFFILIATION: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 (IOUE) FLSA: Non-Exempt _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pay: $24.92 - $30.73 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
