Middle School Custodian

Walla Walla Public Schools•Walla Walla, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security of an assigned school or school district facility, and to prepare the building for school and public events as needed. The role involves a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services, including maintaining restrooms, emptying trash, replacing light bulbs, and operating the alarm system. The custodian will also set up and take down equipment and furniture for various events, perform deep cleaning during breaks and summers, and assist with grounds maintenance. Additionally, the position requires operating building controls, ordering supplies, and maintaining effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or a minimum of six months proficient experience as a Walla Walla Public Schools substitute custodian.
Skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing and other general maintenance.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned parts of a school or school district facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions.
Provide a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services to include vacuum, dust, mop, sweep, clean and disinfect restrooms, drinking fountains and showers, empty wastebaskets and trash containers, replace light bulbs, refill restroom soap and paper product dispensers.
Lock and unlock buildings, operate alarm system for security according to established procedures.
Maintain awareness of after-hours building users; report unauthorized individuals, emergencies, or other situations as necessary.
Set up and take down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for meetings, classrooms, conferences and special events.
Assist teachers, students and administrators in locating needed equipment and provide emergency cleaning as needed.
Perform school break and summer cleaning to prepare buildings for the start of the student school year.
Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors.
Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture.
Wash windows, walls and equipment.
Spot clean and make minor repairs. For example: small area painting, plastering, stain and gum removal, repair of chair feet and table legs, clearing drains and fixing leaks.
Assist with grounds maintenance to include clean sidewalks and driveways, rake leaves, mow grass and remove ice/snow from walkways and driveways, minor weeding of grounds.
Move supplies and materials as directed.
May be required to sign for and receive deliveries.
Pressure wash locker rooms, showers and kitchen mats and area as needed.
Operate building heating/ventilation controls and monitor or investigate fire alarms.
Stock and order custodial supplies as assigned.
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public for safety, security and positive public relations.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.