Substitute Maintenance Team Member 2025-26

Toledo School District•Toledo, WA

45d

About The Position

The purpose of the maintenance team is to ensure that we retain the public's trust by keeping our facilities safe, clean and well maintained at all times. Toledo School District maintenance team members should be detail oriented and take pride in their work. They must be physically able to perform labor intensive tasks, and can self-start to get tasks/assignments done daily. The maintenance team performs tasks in the custodial, grounds keeping and maintenance fields. All substitutes may be assigned to a position in one of those areas, and will perform those tasks associated with the assigned position. The basic functions of each position are as noted below: ALL: Perform skilled duties to ensure the care, upkeep and beautification of all Toledo School District properties. CUSTODIAN: Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows and carpets Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures Empty trash containers; set up and move furniture required for special events Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture Use ladder when required in work assignments Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows. Report any unauthorized occupants Manually or with self- propelled equipment, remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways May operate motorized equipment Perform other duties as assigned GROUNDS KEEPER: Operate and maintain mowers, tractors, vehicles, weed eaters, and other equipment. Perform basic related mechanic tasks Collect and dispose of leaves, debris, and refuse Install and repair irrigation systems. Move pipes, hoses, and sprinklers for the best use of available water Install and repair drain lines and catch basins Install and repair fencing Patch and repair blacktop and concrete work Maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees by pruning and the proper and appropriate use of fertilization and pest control substances Assist in preparing plans and cost estimates for district development of turf and planted areas Make recommendations regarding the purchase of trees, shrubs and flowers Line/mark athletic fields May direct the work of students and other non-classified personnel Perform other duties as assigned MAINTENANCE HELP AND/OR SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS: Substitute for building custodians when needed Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows and carpets Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures Empty trash containers; set up and move furniture required for special events Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture Use ladder when required in work assignments Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows. Report any unauthorized occupants Manually or with self- propelled equipment, remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways and apply ice melt products Assist Maintenance Supervisor as needed with various tasks including but not limited to basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, furniture repairs and assembly, and basic electrical work Operate and maintain mowers, tractors, vehicles, weed eaters, and other equipment. Perform basic related mechanic tasks Collect and dispose of leaves, debris, and refuse Install and repair irrigation systems. Move pipes, hoses, and sprinklers for the best use of available water Install and repair drain lines and catch basins Install and repair fencing Patch and repair blacktop and concrete work Maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees by pruning and the proper and appropriate use of fertilization and pest control substances Assist in preparing plans and cost estimates for district development of turf and planted areas Make recommendations regarding the purchase of trees, shrubs and flowers Line/mark athletic fields Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to follow tasks and assignments through to completion
Ability to work as a team and cooperate with other employees
Ability to set and organize work priorities
Skill in operating and maintaining related equipment
Knowledge and ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner
Maintain professionalism when dealing with staff, students and members of the public
Experience in grounds care and maintenance, including some experience in skilled or specialized duties working independently
Experience in custodial work and assignments
Physical ability to perform heavy inside and/or outside work in all types of weather
Physical ability to perform custodial tasks
Knowledge and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repair
Must be able to read, understand and implement information in an MSDS/SDS sheet
Possess a valid Washington Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Possess a High School Diploma or the equivalent
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to attain one
Fingerprinting (paid by employee)
Proof of Immunization (if born 1-1-57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act
HIV/HBV Training (district provided)
Sexual Harassment Training (district provided)

Responsibilities

Perform skilled duties to ensure the care, upkeep and beautification of all Toledo School District properties.
Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows and carpets
Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures
Empty trash containers; set up and move furniture required for special events
Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture
Use ladder when required in work assignments
Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies
Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows. Report any unauthorized occupants
Manually or with self- propelled equipment, remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways
Operate and maintain mowers, tractors, vehicles, weed eaters, and other equipment. Perform basic related mechanic tasks
Collect and dispose of leaves, debris, and refuse
Install and repair irrigation systems. Move pipes, hoses, and sprinklers for the best use of available water
Install and repair drain lines and catch basins
Install and repair fencing
Patch and repair blacktop and concrete work
Maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees by pruning and the proper and appropriate use of fertilization and pest control substances
Assist in preparing plans and cost estimates for district development of turf and planted areas
Make recommendations regarding the purchase of trees, shrubs and flowers
Line/mark athletic fields
May direct the work of students and other non-classified personnel
Assist Maintenance Supervisor as needed with various tasks including but not limited to basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, furniture repairs and assembly, and basic electrical work