Custodian

Custodian

Classification: Classified 260 Day

Reports to: Facilities Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

The Custodian supports the daily appearance, cleanliness, and operational logistics of assigned LBLESD sites and partner programs. This position focuses on the execution of routine janitorial services, facility sanitation, basic grounds upkeep, and furniture setups for district events. This position works in coordination with the Facilities Maintenance Technician and Lead Facilities Technician to ensure all ESD environments remain safe, sanitary, and welcoming.

Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or GED required.
2. Experience: Minimum of one to three (1–3) years of successful custodial, janitorial, or commercial facility cleaning experience.
3. Operational Capabilities: Knowledge of effective commercial cleaning practices, sanitation procedures, and chemical safety protocols. Skilled in the safe operation of basic custodial equipment (upright/backpack vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, low-speed floor buffers, and pressure washers).
4. Physical & Environmental Safety: Knowledge of basic facility safety rules, emergency exit layouts, and fire extinguisher locations. Ability to read and strictly follow basic operating manuals, product dilution ratios, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
5. Technical & Computer Skills: Ability to utilize digital facilities management software or mobile applications to receive, track, and update daily cleaning work tickets and report facility maintenance needs.
6. Certification & Licenses: a. First Aid Certification and Bloodborne Pathogen training required upon hire. b. Valid Oregon driver's license and insurable driving record required to transport equipment and supplies between multiple ESD locations.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

General Information

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective team building skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule
9. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions using tools that vibrate (power tools, lawnmower, etc.).
10. Must be able to respond to emergencies during off hours.
11. Must be able to stand, walk for the majority of an 8-hour day.
12. Provide own transportation to numerous settings within a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and occasional overnight stays.
13. Ability to lift, carry or transport up to 70 -100 pounds.

Essential Functions

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it's deemed necessary.

1. Routine Janitorial Operations: Maintain a clean, sanitary, and professional appearance of assigned facilities by dusting, vacuuming carpets, emptying trash, recycling, and compost, and transporting waste to designated disposal areas daily.

2. Surface & Floor Maintenance: Execute comprehensive floor care across all facility settings, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and operating low-speed floor buffers safely.

3. High-Traffic Sanitation: Clean and thoroughly disinfect restrooms, kitchens, drinking fountains, and other high-use common areas daily; maintain and restock essential paper and soap supplies.

4. General Facility Washing: Clean, wash, and disinfect furniture, interior/exterior glass windows, whiteboards, woodwork, walls, and building fixtures to ensure an inviting learning and working environment.

5. Facility & Grounds Maintenance: Perform minor building repairs, touch-up painting, pressure washing and execute routine groundskeeping (mowing, weeding, litter pickup, and maintaining exterior entryways).

6. Event & Classroom Setups: Arrange, move, and set up tables, chairs, and specialized equipment for staff meetings, community events, and classroom activities; promptly restore spaces to normal arrangements after use.

7. Supply Inventory Management: Maintain organized custodial closets and storage rooms, tracking cleaning product usage and submitting accurate supply order lists to the Facilities Coordinator or designee.

8. Lock-Up & Facility Security: Assume responsibility for the secure opening or closing of assigned building sites, ensuring all windows/doors are locked, appropriate lights/appliances are turned off, gates are secured, and security alarms are activated.

9. Other Duties as Assigned: Receives and completes work tickets.

Salary and Benefit Information

• Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications, relevant training, and experience
• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
• May qualify for a Cell Phone/Data Stipend

Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
• LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
• Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

Retirement

• PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
• For more information visit: pers.state.or.us
• LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee

Personal Leave

• Up to 24 hours

Sick Leave

• Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
• Sick Leave Bank
• Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
• Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury

Doctor Appointment Leave

• Up to 3 hours per month

Professional Development Opportunities

• LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops and conferences