Custodian

About the role

This position is for 4 hours per day for 180 days per year. The pay for this position is based on the PSE Level 5 Salary Schedule - $25.40.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned parts of school facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions.
• Vacuums, dusts, mops, sweeps, cleans bathrooms and showers, picks up and empties trash, changes light bulbs, fills soap and paper products containers, removes graffiti and provides a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services.
• Opens and/or locks building doors and operates alarm system for security according to established procedures.
• Maintains awareness of after-hours building users and reports emergencies and other situations as necessary.
• Sets up and takes down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for events, assemblies, food service, public use of school facilities and other functions; moves a variety of equipment and furniture as needed to meet the needs of students, staff and the public.
• Affords assistance to teachers, students and administrators in locating needed equipment and providing emergency cleaning.
• Maintains effective communication with students, parents, staff and the public for safety, security and public relations.
• Performs major summer cleaning of facility, including floor finishes, furniture, equipment, painting and repairs to prepare buildings for the start of the student school year.
• Spot cleans and makes minor repairs, such as painting, plastering, stain and gum removal, fixing chair feet and table legs, replacing acoustical tile, clearing drains and toilets and fixing leaks.
• Performs security checks of facility, perimeter, doors and windows.
• Pressure washes locker rooms, showers and kitchen mats and area as needed.
• Washes windows.
• Operates or uses hydraulic lift, ladders, scaffolding, blowers, floor polishing and other equipment.
• May be required to operate building heating/ventilation controls and monitor or investigate fire alarms.
• Moves supplies and materials as directed.
• May be required to sign for and receive deliveries.
• May be called on to provide off hours access to student lockers.
• Stocks and orders custodial supplies as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of grounds as assigned, by sweeping walkways, removing litter, clearing ice or snow, and related maintenance of an attractive school facility.

Essential Functions

Depending upon the individual assignment, the custodian may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Other Functions

• Operates or uses hydraulic lift, ladders, scaffolding, blowers, floor polishing and other equipment.
• May be required to operate building heating/ventilation controls and monitor or investigate fire alarms.
• Moves supplies and materials as directed.
• May be required to sign for and receive deliveries.
• May be called on to provide off hours access to student lockers.
• Stocks and orders custodial supplies as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of grounds as assigned, by sweeping walkways, removing litter, clearing ice or snow, and related maintenance of an attractive school facility.

Qualifications

• Education and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.

Skills

• Distinguishing cleaning compounds and materials.
• Operating a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing and other general maintenance.
• Ability to move and position furniture and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.

Benefits

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Non-Discrimination Policy

The El Distrito Escolar de Bethel does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.