Custodian @ Facilities Department

West Valley School District•Yakima, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian position in the Facilities Department is responsible for creating an attractive, sanitary, and safe campus environment. This role involves arranging furnishings and equipment for various events, assisting with summer maintenance tasks, and performing regular cleaning of school facilities. The custodian also inspects facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness, performs minor maintenance and repairs, and prepares facilities for daily operations. Additionally, the custodian responds to immediate safety and operational concerns to minimize damage and ensure a functional educational environment.

Requirements

Ability to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills.
Ability to operate equipment used in industrial cleaning.
Ability to adhere to safety practices.
Basic math skills, including calculations with fractions, percents, and ratios.
Ability to understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly.
Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of health standards and hazards.
Knowledge of methods of industrial cleaning and safety practices and procedures.
Ability to schedule activities.
Ability to collate data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with data using specific, defined processes.
Ability to operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals.
Ability to work with specific, job-related data.
Ability to utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem-solving skills with data following prescribed guidelines.
Moderate problem-solving skills with equipment.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Displaying mechanical aptitude.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
Providing information and/or advising others.
Operating within a defined budget.
Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Frequent climbing and balancing.
Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
Significant fine finger dexterity.
10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.
Working in some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Drug Screening.
Basic Work Physical.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Arranges furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
Assists with summer maintenance tasks such as painting, caulking, floor care, carpet shampooing, and furniture moving.
Attends in-service training on topics like bloodborne pathogens, cleaning solvents, and first aid.
Cleans assigned school facilities including classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, and multipurpose rooms.
Inspects facilities to ensure they are suitable for safe operations, maintained in a clean condition, and to identify necessary repairs.
Maintains supplies and equipment for facility maintenance.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on items such as broken glass, toilets, carpets, door handles, walls, and leaks.
Prepares facilities for daily operations by opening gates and building access doors.
Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns like facility damage and alarms.
Assists other personnel as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.