Middle School Swing Lead Custodian

Vancouver Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Middle School Swing Lead Custodian at Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). The role involves working 8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year, and is classified as Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standard Act. The selection process includes application review, interviews, confidential reference checks, and a criminal background investigation. Applicants are encouraged to detail their education, relevant experience, training, and skills in their résumés. The District emphasizes the importance of employees periodically reviewing their personnel files to ensure they contain current and relevant documentation supporting their qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience as a custodial assistant or custodian.
Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment
Good mechanical aptitude, with the ability to learn to maintain the specific HVAC and other systems of the assigned school
Demonstrated leadership ability
Current WISHA approved first aid certification
Current ISSAS (International Sanitary Supply Association Standards) district training and certification
Ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of custodial employees
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Ability to meet tight time constraints and deadlines
Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements, goals, and outcomes
Ability to see well enough to inspect cleanliness of work areas
Ability to clean to meet acceptable health and other environmental standards
Ability to communicate with a variety of people, in person, electronically, in writing, and over the phone and/or radio
Ability to spend most of the work-day standing, lifting, and walking
Ability to lift up to 1/3 of your body weight up to 60 pounds
Ability to climb ladders to change light bulbs and do other tasks

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Building Operator, assign work to swing shift custodial assistants.
Oversee their work and assist the Building Operator with evaluations and suggest corrective action plans.
Assist in maintaining supply inventory; anticipate future needs so that necessary supplies are always available.
Train new custodial assistants and substitute custodial assistants in proper cleaning techniques.
Perform duties of Building Operator when necessary.
Take appropriate steps daily to insure that the facility is physically secured.
Operate HVAC system of assigned school; change belts, lubricate, or make adjustments as needed; write work orders for maintenance as necessary.
In the course of work, inspect building, grounds, and equipment for safety and for repairs needed.
Make temporary emergency repairs; write work orders for further repair.
Make minor repairs to furniture and equipment, including repairing lockers and changing combinations.
Prepare facilities for after-school activities, including setting up chairs and tables, opening building, and assisting groups.
Clean up and secure building after activities.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks, including cleaning of rest rooms, floor, carpets, walls, furniture, and black/white boards.
Empty trash containers.
Work may require use of power tools and/or hazardous chemicals; must know how to use them safely.
Take preventative measures to protect building and equipment from freezing weather; clean snow and ice from walks and roof when necessary.
Assist in the performance and discipline process as needed and as directed by the Building Operator and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
Provide direction, feedback, and guidance that will enable crews to perform their job requirements as directed by both the building administrators and the Director of Facility Maintenance and Operations.
Treat co-workers, supervisor, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students.
Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Paid holidays
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
Additional negotiated leave options