8 Hour Per Day Custodian I - 2 Positions Available

Bethel School District 52 • Eugene, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethel School District is hiring two Custodian I employees for 8 hours per day. The role involves cleaning school buildings, outside walls, and other district facilities; performing minor maintenance and grounds work; moving furniture and school equipment; and completing related duties as assigned. The work includes safely mixing and applying cleaning chemicals and may require irregular hours or shift work, including evening or graveyard shifts. Physical strength and agility are required to operate custodial equipment and safely lift and carry furniture. Applicants must obtain fingerprint clearance from the Oregon Department of Education after receiving an offer of employment and are responsible for the one-time clearance fee. Bilingual candidates, and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families, will receive preferential consideration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience performing the full range of custodial duties, including operating hand and power equipment and safely mixing and applying cleaning chemicals; a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted.
• Ability to learn to safely and properly use janitorial equipment, tools, and cleaning chemicals, such as a buffer, wet-dry vacuum, wax board, mop, and broom.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility to safely operate power custodial equipment and lift and carry furniture and other equipment using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to complete assigned duties on schedule and work well with others or independently.
• Ability to work irregular hours or shifts.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, administrators, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.
• Must obtain Oregon Department of Education fingerprint clearance following an employment offer; applicant is responsible for the one-time fee.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families receive preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors using hand and power equipment; empty trash containers; strip, wax, and polish floors; wash walls and windows; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; and arrange desks and furniture.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and replace or re-glue tiles and molding.
• Set up and put away tables, chairs, and bleachers for athletic events, meals, dances, and other activities; clean the spaces afterward.
• Perform minor building maintenance and grounds work, including replacing light bulbs, sweeping and hosing outside sidewalks, and picking up paper and debris on school grounds.
• Open, close, unlock, and lock windows, classroom doors, and building doors as required for security; maintain equipment used in the work and turn off lights left on.
• As part of summer custodial work, paint interior walls, doors, and woodwork, wash furniture, and assist with complete cleaning of school buildings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED