Custodian

This position maintains the school buildings and surrounding areas in an environmentally conscious manner so that they are safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean for students and community use. Essential Functions Sweep, dust, mop, clean, and vacuum hard and carpeted floors in classrooms, offices, halls, and all common areas. Thoroughly clean and disinfect lavatories daily to include mirrors, sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, etc. Keep all dispensers full. Perform minor maintenance and repairs as requested or needed to include replacing light bulbs, fluorescent globes, repairing furniture and fixtures, minor carpentry work, clearing plugged drains, replacing loose tiles, etc. Clean all windows, inside and out. Clean and disinfect cafeteria and kitchen daily. Move furniture and equipment as needed or requested. Assist with set up and take down of equipment and furnishing for breakfast, lunch, and other school events. Assume responsibility for security of the building; all doors and windows locked, lights off, security set. Clean and disinfect school as needed in response to illnesses or accidents. Maintain all entries, walks and driveways in snowy or icy conditions. Install fixtures as requested. Report any needed major repairs and/or hazards to principal and operations director. Complete help tickets as needed. Remove all garbage from building. Assist with any recycling programs at the building. Work on special projects during summers and breaks to include deep cleaning, refinishing floors, etc. Maintain custodial supplies by coordinating orders with the operations department. Perform other related duties as requested to ensure the safe operations of the building. Successful Performance Competencies Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality. Interpersonal Skills: Remain open to ideas, exhibit a cooperative attitude. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities. Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality. Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follow direction, and solicit feedback. Professional Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of custodial experience, preferably in a school environment. Experience operating equipment to include vacuums, polishers, auto-scrubbers, etc. Have and maintain a valid driver's license. Basic computer skills to include MS Office applications. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned to support the building and school community. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions Climbing ladders up to 14 feet. Lifting up to 50 pounds unaided. Bending, pushing, pulling, stooping. Working in a noisy crowded environment at times. Safely using a variety of chemicals for cleaning and prepping. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator. Benefits School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available. Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr