CL23715: Custodian/Swing Shift - Canyon View

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains and efficiently manages the school facility to support its usefulness, cleanliness, and safety. The role includes routine cleaning and sanitation, minor repairs, inspections, supply inventory, and preparation for school activities. The employee works cooperatively with students, staff, administrators, and the custodial team, communicates building needs to the lead custodian and principal, and may fill in for the lead or day custodian. Duties and assigned areas may change based on district needs, and other related duties may be assigned. The position is at Canyon View Elementary School and is scheduled for 7.5 hours per day, 260 days per year. The listed salary range is $23.38–$27.72. Overtime may be required for after-school or non-school activities and functions. Employment is contingent on meeting the position’s conditions, including a basic skills test, satisfactory references and relevant employment history, a physical capacity exam, required training, and a background check with employee-paid fingerprinting. The work involves using custodial equipment and hand tools, operating heating and cooling systems, and communicating in person, by telephone, and through the district radio system. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving loads of varying weights. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts and outdoors in varied weather, with occasional exposure to chemicals, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, moisture, vibration, or electrical hazards.

Requirements

Pass the basic skills test based on the position’s requirements.
Have employment history in similar position(s) and references indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar positions.
Be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and pass a physical capacity exam after the 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 skill and knowledge expected of a building custodian for the listed duties and work requirements.
Be willing to comply with district board policies and established programs and follow administrative procedures.
Be able to use 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 directions, present information, and respond to questions.
Be able to perform basic math, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Establish and maintain tactful, cooperative, and effective relationships with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management.
Approach work professionally and contribute to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Be able to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and using the district radio communications system.
Meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including the specified vision abilities and ability to listen to variations in pitch, amplitude, and frequency.

Nice To Haves

General custodial skills and basic operational knowledge of custodial equipment and heating and cooling systems.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the custodial team to accomplish specific goals.
Ability to communicate with coworkers 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 tasks professionally.
Communicate building and activity needs to the lead custodian and principal.
Fill in for the lead or day custodian when they are 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 and report needed repairs using work-order forms.
Assist with setup and takedown for special programs and activities.
Make minor repairs and assess and address safety issues within the role’s scope.
Operate custodial equipment and heating and cooling systems.
Clean and maintain floors, counters, equipment, walls, carpets, furniture, and other areas; maintain sanitary conditions.
Use power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance.
Maintain an orderly inventory of custodial supplies and report supply needs to the central warehouse using 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, and burnish floors; and wash windows.
Keep sidewalks, courtyards, the building area, and the outer campus free of litter; help remove snow and ice from walkways when needed.
Clean and replace HVAC filters according to the assigned schedule.
Work as part of a crew on non-student days to complete assigned tasks.
Help mentor new team members in the skills needed to perform their duties.
Perform Integrated Pest Management.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and follow district policies, procedures, and administrative directions.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and other training as directed.
Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior and communicate with politeness, civility, and sensitivity.
Perform other duties related to the job classification as assigned by the supervisor.