Custodial Utility Cleaning Technician

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tigard, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Cleaning Technician is responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and general care of district buildings and grounds, providing students, staff, and the community with a safe, comfortable, and clean environment. The role performs a range of custodial and grounds tasks, follows assigned schedules and district cleaning methods, and supports building activities and events. This is a 12-month assignment scheduled for 3.5 hours per day, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position is on the F range of the Classified Salary Schedule, with advancement to the G range after successful completion of 24 months, effective July 1 of the next fiscal year. The stated wage is $22.98.

Requirements

Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions and comply with district procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
Customer-service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to requests, adjust schedules to building needs, communicate issues and repairs, communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages, and work harmoniously with others.
Time-management skills sufficient to produce the required work.
Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies.
Ability to read, write, and/or comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow instructions for chemicals, equipment, procedures, schedules, accident reports, and other necessary documents.
Current Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
Maintain personal vehicle insurance at a level acceptable to the District; maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by the District and be insurable under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
Hold or acquire upon employment a valid first-aid card and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to repeatedly stand and walk; use a 9–11-pound backpack vacuum; stoop, bend, twist, reach, pull, grasp, and perform fine hand manipulation during a 6–8-hour shift.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders, balance, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb to gym ceiling heights, use scaffolding, walk on roofs, and climb into and out of boiler rooms, for up to 33% of the day.
Ability to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce exposure to hazards, including bloodborne pathogens, heights, chemicals, vehicles, propane, and other equipment.
Perform cleaning and floor-care tasks, including waxing, finishing, stripping, and buffing carpet, VCT, gym, and concrete floors; painting; disinfecting; power washing; moving furniture; and assisting with filter changes.
Complete staff work orders and general grounds work, including mowing, weeding, raking, pruning, and edging.
Follow schedules and directions assigned by the Team Leader or Building Specialist.
Use and care for custodial materials and equipment according to district-supported cleaning methods.
Monitor, prepare, and clean up after building-use activities; ensure users remain in reserved and assigned areas; set up or take down chairs, tables, and scoreboards; dust-mop gyms; and secure the building after events.
Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance and follow district uniform and dress-code guidelines.
Use energy-conservation practices.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Communicate building issues and repair needs to the Team Leader or Custodial Supervisor and respond to building requests, adjusting schedules as needed.
Work with minimal supervision and guide less-skilled employees.
Use good judgment during emergencies and follow district procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.