Substitute - Custodian ($24.79/hour)

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

22h • $25

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Custodian, Assistant Chief (if applicable), and Supervisor of Custodians & Utility Crew, maintain district cleaning standards to ensure a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and safe building environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must successfully complete both basic and advanced custodial courses within the first year of employment.
• Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to effectively work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to receive and positively act upon constructive criticism.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping fundamentals.
• Ability to proficiently speak, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively implement written and oral instructions from supervisor and/or principal.
• Ability to cohesively and respectfully interact with students, staff, parents, administrators, and patrons within a diverse environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height from floor level, as well as perform pushing, pushing, and lifting activities required to move equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hour or shift changes as necessary to provide services for school functions.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years experience in commercial housekeeping.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry repair.
• Completion of the District’s basic and advanced custodial courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building security.
• Empty trash cans and change trash can liners.
• Clean chalkboards and chalk trays.
• Clean restrooms and classrooms.
• Dust and spot mop tiled floor areas.
• Clean furniture.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpeted areas.
• Bonnet and extract carpets using approved methods.
• Clean sinks.
• Clean windows.
• Fill all types of dispensers and empty pencil sharpeners.
• Straighten student desks.
• Dust high and low.
• Change light bulbs – only when more than one custodian is present.
• Clean drinking fountains.
• Change air filters.
• Perform minor repairs t building and equipment.
• Wash walls.
• Prep, clean, and apply finish to tile floors, as needed.
• Sweep stairwells, entryways, and thresholds.
• Repair classroom furniture and minor plumbing.
• Clean middle school and high school shower rooms.
• Clean, apply finish, and maintain wooden floors, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining grounds area.
• Assist in ordering supplies.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for special events in the building.
• Clean pool and pool area at the high school, if assigned.
• Respond to emergencies after duty hours, as needed.
• Clean all custodial equipment at end of shift.
• Perform duties related to housekeeping.

Benefits

• Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED