Custodial Assistant @ Shaw Middle School, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Shaw Middle School - Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Provide custodial service throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff, and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance. Hours/Day: 8 Continuing Role Daily Start/End times: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform various types of labor in eight-hour shift.
Proven ability to read, write, and comprehend operational instructions and write applicable reports.
Available for contact in the event of an emergency, and ability to work after hours as requested.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemicals safety and disposal procedures.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and work order system.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and confidentially with a diverse group of staff and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.

Responsibilities

Follow expectations outlined in the cleaning and sanitization procedures manual and observe all safety rules and regulations, to ensure a safe and sanitized site for Students and District staff.
Duties may include one or more of the following: sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors as needed; moving furniture and equipment; dusting, washing furniture/fixtures/flooring/windows, cleaning gutters and drains, operating cleaning equipment, replacing lights, and sanitizing health areas (i.e. bathrooms, locker rooms, drinking fountains, health room).
Maintenance of sidewalks and blacktop areas to include watering lawn, weeding garden beds, clearing of snow off sidewalks and steps, and de-icing hard surface areas using snow equipment.
Assist with cleaning of boiler, observe running of boiler and know basic boiler operation.
May oversee 1-2 site custodial staff, including training and coaching staff in safety procedures, proper cleaning methods, use of supplies and equipment, and addresses performance concerns.
Responsible for securing building and performing crisis plan procedures.
Monitor building site events schedule, coordinate and perform event setup and support.
Other related duties as assigned by head custodian, supervisor, or site administrator.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
Additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
Voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.