Head Custodian- Jackson Elementary

Medford School District, 549C • Medford, OR

1d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Oversees and performs routine custodial, repair, and maintenance work at a district site.

Requirements

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally to questions from groups of students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• The practical ability to compute rate, ratio, area, circumference, volume, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email.
• Certificates as determined necessary by the District, including valid Oregon driver's license and asbestos training.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions and fine manipulation.
• Regularly Standing/Walking
• Frequently Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl, Climbing Stairs, Ladders
• Lifting/carrying: 25 to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Speak clearly enough to be able to be understood by others.
• Identifying and understanding the speech of another person.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a supervisor for custodial services under the direction building principal with guidance and direction from the Custodial Site Supervisor or designee regarding the operation, security, care, and cleaning of the school site.
• Assists employees in doing their work, supervise the custodial crew and gives those supervised training in new techniques.
• Trains new custodial employees.
• Issues instructions for custodial night work.
• Prepares work schedules and sees that work is done following instructions.
• Supervises and uses appropriate maintenance tools as required.
• Cleans portions of the building as scheduled and supervises cleaning of other areas as assigned.
• Assesses cleaning/maintenance needs and determines an appropriate response.
• Inspects buildings for fire, sanitary, and safety hazards and makes reports, and takes appropriate action.
• Orders supplies for the facility and balances the custodial budget.
• Checks and restocks all areas for custodial supplies and equipment.
• Makes oral and written reports of work required and of work accomplished.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
• Sees that rooms are set up and taken down for special events.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Repairs machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what maintenance is needed.
• Participates in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Attends work regularly.
• Answer telephones.
• Performs routine groundskeeper duties.
• Directs visitors as necessary.
• Checks email for staff requests.
• Moves furniture as required.
• Paints areas of the schools as assigned.
• Supervises, directs, and creates work schedules for Custodians as assigned to the site.
• Coordinates the work plan and assignment of supervision of student workers.
• Signs timesheets.
• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and maintaining a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED