Substitute - Custodian ($25.67/hour)

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Custodian, Assistant Chief (if applicable), and Supervisor of Custodians & Utility Crew, the Substitute Custodian maintains district cleaning standards to provide a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and safe building environment. Substitute positions are on-call, with no guarantee of hours or work. The listed essential functions are not exhaustive; similar or more difficult and responsible tasks may be assigned.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee may encounter inclement weather, dust, fumes, dirt, bleach and other industrial cleaning chemicals, chalk, loud noises, heights, mechanical equipment, sharp objects, and infectious diseases. The position requires physical exertion, including prolonged standing; bending, squatting, twisting, walking, reaching, and climbing; pushing or pulling up to 60 pounds; and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Employees anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Eligible employees are required to participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan and may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 plans. Employment is conditional on completing a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check before the first day of employment; associated fees are the employee’s responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Successfully complete basic and advanced custodial courses within the first year of employment.
• Successfully complete a fingerprint and background check.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to receive and act positively on constructive criticism.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping fundamentals.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English proficiently.
• Ability to implement written and oral instructions from a supervisor and/or principal.
• Ability to interact respectfully with students, staff, parents, administrators, and patrons in a diverse environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height from floor level and perform the pushing, pulling, and lifting needed to move equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shift changes as needed for school functions.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform the physical activities specified in the working conditions, including pushing or pulling 60 pounds and lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of 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 liners.
• Clean chalkboards and chalk trays, restrooms, classrooms, furniture, sinks, windows, drinking fountains, and shower rooms.
• Dust high and low; dust and spot-mop tiled areas; vacuum and spot-clean carpeted areas; bonnet and extract carpets using approved methods.
• Fill dispensers, empty pencil sharpeners, and straighten student desks.
• Change light bulbs only when more than one custodian is present, and change air filters.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and equipment, including classroom furniture and minor plumbing.
• Wash walls; prepare, clean, and apply finish to tile floors as needed; and clean, finish, and maintain wooden floors as needed.
• Sweep stairwells, entryways, and thresholds.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and ordering supplies.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for special events in the building.
• Clean the high school pool and pool area if assigned.
• Respond to emergencies after duty hours as needed.
• Clean all custodial equipment at the end of the shift and perform housekeeping-related duties.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and work flexibly with hour or shift changes as needed for school functions.

Benefits

• Employees anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
• Eligible employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans.

What This Job Offers

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