Custodian 12pm - 8:30pm

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. JOB SUMMARY This position functions under the direction of a custodial supervisor, building administrator, and/or head custodian and provides custodial services at an assigned building site. The primary focus is on health, cleanliness and safety. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school based on the employee(s) specific assignment. Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of assigned areas. Classrooms: cleans white boards, sinks, furniture; vacuums carpets; dusts; empties trash; and performs other cleaning duties. Restrooms: cleans and disinfects sinks, urinals, toilets and shower/locker areas; cleans chrome, mirrors, partitions; fills dispensers; empties trash; sweeps and mops floors; and performs other cleaning duties. Moves furniture and assists with preparation for special events in the school. Maintains security of building. Reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or other conditions that could affect school health, safety, security, or energy conservation. Helps co-workers when requested, if possible. Performs minor maintenance such as unplugging toilets and changing light bulbs. Cleans and maintains equipment in work area. Performs major, non-routine cleaning as part of summer cleaning teams. Practices energy conservation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months recent successful work experience.
• Knowledge of basic institutional cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques
• Displays knowledge of procedures to assist in building use activities
• Displays knowledge of, and follows, the Custodial Procedures Manual
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
• Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures
• Displays and applies basic computer knowledge in daily tasks, i.e., E-mail, etc
• Ability to accept assignments in a positive manner
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and other non-routine occurrences
• Ability to follow specific instructions and district policies and procedures
• Ability to perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to determine priorities and to follow a time schedule that results in adequate completion of work
• Ability to be self-motivated and to be thorough and organized in accomplishing work
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with students, staff, and public, including meeting and dealing effectively with groups using school facilities.
• Ability to present self as a positive role model, maintaining good personal appearance and hygiene and displaying good work habits, including meeting attendance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience involving the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of assigned areas.
• Classrooms: cleans white boards, sinks, furniture; vacuums carpets; dusts; empties trash; and performs other cleaning duties.
• Restrooms: cleans and disinfects sinks, urinals, toilets and shower/locker areas; cleans chrome, mirrors, partitions; fills dispensers; empties trash; sweeps and mops floors; and performs other cleaning duties.
• Moves furniture and assists with preparation for special events in the school.
• Maintains security of building.
• Reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or other conditions that could affect school health, safety, security, or energy conservation.
• Helps co-workers when requested, if possible.
• Performs minor maintenance such as unplugging toilets and changing light bulbs.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in work area.
• Performs major, non-routine cleaning as part of summer cleaning teams.
• Practices energy conservation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed