CL23709: Custodian/Swing Shift - Park

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains and efficiently manages the school facility to support its usefulness, cleanliness, and safety. The role performs general cleaning and maintenance, addresses minor repairs and safety hazards that do not require a skilled tradesperson, and completes other related duties as assigned. The position is based at Park Middle School and is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 260 days per year. The listed salary range is $23.38–$27.72. The custodian works cooperatively with students, staff, administrators, and the custodial team; communicates building and activity needs to the lead custodian and principal; and may fill in for the lead or day custodian. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing facilities, operating custodial equipment and heating/cooling systems, maintaining supplies, assisting with activities and special programs, securing the building, and helping maintain the campus and walkways. Assignments may change according to District needs, and overtime may be required for after-school or non-school activities. Applicants must pass a position-based basic skills test, have employment history in similar positions, provide references indicating satisfactory skills and abilities, meet the position’s physical demands (including passing a physical capacity exam after a job offer and before employment), complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter, and pass a background check that includes employee-paid fingerprinting. The employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Pass a basic skills test based on the requirements of the position.
Have employment history in similar position(s).
Provide references indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar positions.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Meet the position’s physical demands and pass a physical capacity exam after receiving a job offer and before employment begins.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
Pass a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge expected of a building custodian for the listed duties, general requirements, physical demands, and work environment.
Comply with District board policies, established programs, and administrative procedures.
Be able to operate computers to enter time-card information and work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), maintain records, and read and respond to email.
Have sufficient command of English to communicate verbally and in writing, read product labels and procedures, follow instructions, write effectively, present information, and respond to questions.
Perform basic math, including operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assess and address safety issues.
Establish and maintain tactful, cooperative, and effective relationships with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management.
Approach assigned work professionally, supporting teamwork, quality service, and continuous improvement.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally.
Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and using the District radio communications system.

Nice To Haves

General custodial skills and basic operational knowledge of custodial equipment and heating/cooling systems.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the custodial team to accomplish goals.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and delegate duties as needed.
Ability to organize time and maintain a consistent daily schedule.
Ability to develop positive rapport and relationships with staff and students.
Ability to present a positive image for the School District and willingness to follow District policies and procedures.
Positive evaluations and recommendations supporting character and work ethic.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and initiative.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with students, staff, and administrators to complete assigned tasks professionally.
Communicate building and activity needs to the lead custodian and principal.
Fill in for the lead or day custodian when absent.
Perform general labor, including cleaning and moving equipment, desks, and tables.
Lower flags and secure the building in the afternoon or evening.
Inspect the facility regularly and report needed repairs using work order forms.
Help set up and take down facilities for special programs and activities.
Make minor repairs and assess and address safety issues within the scope of the position.
Operate custodial equipment and heating/cooling systems.
Clean and maintain sanitary conditions in floors, counters, equipment, and other areas.
Use power equipment and hand tools to clean and maintain floors, walls, carpets, furniture, and outdoor areas.
Maintain an orderly inventory of custodial supplies and report needs to the central warehouse through the computerized system.
Clean and sanitize toilets, shower rooms, and fixtures; replace light bulbs, tissue, and other restroom supplies.
Empty wastebaskets and trash containers; dust furniture and light fixtures; sweep, mop, burnish floors, and wash windows.
Keep sidewalks, courtyards, the building area, and outer campus free of litter; help remove snow and ice from walkways as needed.
Clean and replace HVAC filters according to the assigned schedule.
Work as part of a crew on non-student days to complete specific tasks.
Assist in mentoring new team members in the skills needed to perform their duties.
Perform Integrated Pest Management.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and other training directed by management.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and follow District policies and procedures.
Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior and communicate in a polite, civil, and sensitive manner.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor that relate to the job classification.