Custodian (with occasional Emergency Bus Driving)

Mount Adams School District•White Swan, WA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and classroom events. Will be required to obtain school bus driver credentials within 6 (six) months of employment. Drive school bus when all other resources are exhausted by Transportation due to illness, leave, extracurricular trips, on an emergency basis, no more than twenty (20) days per school year on a rotating basis. This job reports to the Maintenance/Custodian Supervisor and will be supervised by Transportation Supervisor during bus assignments.

Requirements

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions.
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing: Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability Bus Driver's Certificate; training provided Commercial Driver's License Commercial Driver Physical Exam Post Offer Physical Exam Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status: nonexempt

Responsibilities

Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive
Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for
Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency safety.
Attend unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. For the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
Ability to install and remove tire chains, specific to buses, is required.
Ability to complete required paper work for daily route if driving.
Monitor students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
Report observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.