Custodian - Swing Shift
Parkrose School District
2024-2025 School Year
Hourly Rate: $20.13 to $26.49 per hour DOE; PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package (Job
Classification L)
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Overview: The job of "Custodian" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.
Job Requirements:
•Regular attendance needs to be maintained
•Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood Borne Pathogens Control Plan and personal Protective Equipment
•High School diploma or equivalent
•Multicultural Competency
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
•Ability to work independently and make mature, responsible decisions. The maintenance supervisor and/or lead custodian is not always on site.
•Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
•Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, supplies, safe work practices and HVAC operation.
•Ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds
•Ability to push or pull a minimum of 75 pounds
•Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, and adjust to flexible assignments ifting/carrying/pushing/pulling /stooping/reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception
•Ability to drive a district vehicle to deliver food and supplies to different school sites
License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
•Current Driver's License and Proof of Insurance
•Blood Borne Pathogen Training Required - If not taken, employee must participate in Blood Pathogen Training at MESD within two months of hire. The District will pay the cost of the course but is done on employee's own time unless scheduled on shift time.
•SafeSchools Training (provided online by District)
•Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $66.00 for criminal background check - one-time payroll deduction)
Preferred:
•Bilingual
•Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Reports to: Supervisor of Maintenance
To Apply: Candidates will complete the Parkrose application online at TalentEd. In order for your application to be complete, you must submit the documents listed below in addition to the application at TalentEd:
•Cover Letter
•TalentEd Application
•Resume
Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Details:
•Cleans assigned school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, gyms, locker rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. Monitor and maintain landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, rain gutters, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
•Work cooperatively with the custodial/maintenance supervisor, lead custodian and staff at high school.
•Ensure safety needs are met in the building. Follow all safety protocols.
•Assure that the facility is properly prepared and maintained.
•Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
•Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
•Notify the supervisor of any facility (i.e. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, sidewalks, fences, roads, etc.) issues that need repair or maintenance.
•Communicates orally, in writing and via e-mail (mandatory) for the purpose of coordinating to maintain a clean, safe and secure facility. Ability to provide written communication to convey information.
•Requests materials, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facility.
•Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, roof leaks, body fluid incidents, graffiti, plumbing, animal excrement, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
•Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.
Other Job Functions:
•Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
•Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
•Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.