Substitute Custodian

Walla Walla Public Schools•Walla Walla, WA

About The Position

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position maintains the cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security of an assigned school or school district facility, and prepares the building for school and public events as needed.

Requirements

Skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
Ability to distinguish cleaning compounds and materials.
Ability to learn the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing and other general maintenance.
Ability to move and position furniture and equipment.
Knowledge of safety and security procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
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

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

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; provide emergency cleaning as needed.
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.
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.
Pressure wash locker rooms, showers and kitchen mats and area as needed.
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public for safety, security and positive public relations.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.