Custodian

DEFINITION OF POSITION : Perform cleaning and related duties for district

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Building Administrator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Physical ability and stamina to do required work
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or complete training within the first month of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of custodial experience
• Experience and knowledge in custodial and maintenance practices, equipment, and materials

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES :

• Clean and maintain facilities using appropriate and correct procedures, equipment and supplies/chemicals
• Use custodial power equipment and hand implements required for general cleaning and maintenance
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Perform custodial duties correctly
• Recognize and take action to address safety hazards
• Follow instructions, both written and oral
• Read and interpret written instructions, service orders, etc.
• Utilize proper procedures in the storage, use, and handling of chemicals and supplies required for custodial work
• Set up and take down furniture as required for special events
• Assist in maintaining school grounds: clean sidewalks and driveways, rake leaves, etc.
• Assist with the clearing of ice and snow from areas around buildings
• Maintain building security at all times
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Salary: Classified, Custodian: $22.81 - $26.40 per hour depending on experience
• Length of Contract: 8 hours/day (3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.), 260 days/year
• Benefits/Leaves: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Educational Support Personnel (ESP) and the Pullman School District (ESP Bargaining Agreement).
• Occasional overtime work available

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: org/hib-discrimination

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER