Chief Night Custodian Newport High School (external applicants)

Chief Night CustodianThe Chief Night Custodian is responsible for performing custodial work as required in and around school buildings; maintaining clean, safe and efficient educational facility. Reports to supervisor any condition beyond the employee's control. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. The duties and responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, finishing floors; dusting furniture and equipment; emptying and cleaning pencil sharpeners, wastebaskets; polishing furniture and fixtures, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, curtains, blinds and furniture; shampooing carpets; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, keeping them supplied with paper towels, and soap; cleaning assigned offices/classrooms; moving furniture and equipment; arranging tables and chairs for special events; collecting and disposing of garbage and trash; cleaning chalkboards and erasers; shoveling snow, sweeping and washing walks, keeping grounds clean, watering lawns and shrubbery.The position reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator and Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor. Positions in this class typically require a high school diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills. Two (2) years of verifiable, paid commercial building custodial experience is required.Positions in this class typically require knowledge of plant equipment maintenance, cleaning methods, safety practices, and equipment and supplies. Skills include the ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand oral and written directions within the scope of job responsibilities; ability to maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the requirements of the building manager and/or head custodian and operations lead personnel; ability to operate hand and power cleaning and polishing equipment; ability to handle fragile items carefully; ability to practice safety precautions; ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance; ability to do sustained physical work; ability to move with agility; ability to work while standing on a stepladder; ability to maintain good public relations by demonstrating a positive and willing attitude in dealing with staff and community; ability to work different shift times as required throughout the year; ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work; ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and legal requirements; ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.Operating Engineers Salary Classification Custodian $ 35.55/hour based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours per week for a 260-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.