Location:	District Wide
Anticipated start date:	upon hire
Days per year:	Saturday and Sunday only
Hours per day:	16 hours per weekend
Shift time:	varies

 

Position Info:

• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.

 

Benefit Info:

• *Benefits offered: •Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance •Retirement •Sick, personal, and bereavement leave •Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) •Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Deferred compensation •Annuities (403(b), Roth) •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance program

 

CLASSIFICATION:    PSE

 

TITLE:                      Custodian     

 

REPORTS TO:           Maintenance Supervisor

           

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do other related work as required.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Preference given to prior acceptable custodial experience or in areas related to plant operations and maintenance including, but not limited to: cleaning procedures, repairs, security, housekeeping, floor care, painting, and grounds care
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful completion of the tasks assigned
• Have and maintain a record of punctuality and good attendance
• Ability and skill to operate mechanical equipment and tools
• Ability to lift heavy weights without bodily injury. A certificate of health may be required.
• Maintain proper attire ensuring that personal appearance is neat and appropriate at all times
• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance tasks at the school
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid First Aid/CPR card
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided) 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
• Safe working methods and procedures
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment, and furniture

ABILITY TO:

• Perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities
• Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects required to carry out job responsibilities. 

• Exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
• Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and walk or stand for extended periods
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
• Physical ability to tolerate frequent exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors
• Vacuum and spot-clean rugs and carpets
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and showers daily
• Wash windows, doors, and walls, polish metalwork and clean chalkboards
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings
• Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes and clean light fixtures
• Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds
• Remove paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
• Perform emergency cleanup resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness
• Raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems
• Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment
• Perform minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas safe and operational
• Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism and maintaining custodial supplies
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance functions, including equipment adjustments, lubrication, and simple part replacement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, school administrators, and the public
• Maintain custodial areas in an orderly and safe condition and ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each work shift
• Follow the daily work schedule established by the lead custodian
• Regular and consistent attendance required
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

The position is that of custodian and is represented by Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit.  This is a twelve (12) month position unless otherwise noted on the position-opening announcement.  Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement.  Custodians are hired as District employees and may be transferred from one site to another, depending on District needs as determined by the District.

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.