Temporary Custodian I- Morning Rover - Maintenance & Facilities

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian I performs routine cleaning and maintenance of school buildings. This temporary morning roving position is expected to begin in mid-December and end approximately April 1, 2027. The schedule is 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the employee must have transportation to work at multiple sites across the school district. The position involves cleaning floors, walls, doors, walkways, entrances, furniture, restrooms, windows, drinking fountains, and waste containers; maintaining equipment and preparing cleaning materials and chemicals; conducting routine security checks; and helping with building cleaning and maintenance. The employee may also assist with groundskeeping, minor furniture repairs, setting up a P.A. system, gutter cleaning, and leaf raking. All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and helping maintain a safe environment. The role requires following safety rules and procedures, reporting hazards, using department resources properly, and performing duties with little or no supervision as needed. The work may involve exposure to chemicals, airborne particles, blood-borne pathogens, wet or humid weather, temperature fluctuations, and machinery. The noise level is usually low to moderate.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
High school diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students; solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a positive team.
Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to present verbal information effectively one-on-one and in small groups, and to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including performing calculations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense to detailed written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of computer use and ability to use email.
Certificates as determined necessary by the District, including a valid Oregon driver's license and asbestos training.
Must have transportation to work at multiple sites across the school district.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and fine manipulation; regularly stand and walk; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 25 to 50 pounds and, on occasion, up to 100 pounds.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to speak clearly and understand another person's speech; and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and dust walls and furniture; sweep walkways and entrances.
Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms; clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains.
Clean and polish metal surfaces, including door panels and handrails.
Empty and clean waste containers.
Assist with moving and rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment.
Replace light bulbs; maintain work equipment and follow cleaning schedules.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in school buildings, offices, and rooms.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
Perform routine security checks and secure the building at the end of the shift.
Assist with complete building cleaning and routine maintenance.
Prepare cleaning materials and chemicals as necessary.
Maintain competency in position responsibilities and comply with safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
Use, operate, and maintain department resources properly; support other positions as needed and assume additional responsibilities with little or no supervision.
Assist with routine groundskeeping as necessary, make minor repairs to broken furniture, set up the P.A. system, and clean gutters and rake leaves as necessary.
Supervise students and help maintain a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.