Substitute Pool Maintenance/Custodian

Benefit Info:

*Benefits offered: • Sick leave • Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefit: • Annuities (403(b), Roth) Upon completion of 630 work hours in a school year: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Optional Benefits: • Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance • Medical flexible spending arrangement • Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement • Dependent care assistance program

CLASSIFICATION: PSE

TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do other related work as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent
Preference given to prior acceptable custodial experience or in areas related to plant operations and maintenance including, but not limited to: cleaning procedures, repairs, security, housekeeping, floor care, painting, and grounds care
Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful completion of the tasks assigned
Have and maintain a record of punctuality and good attendance
Ability and skill to operate mechanical equipment and tools
Ability to lift heavy weights without bodily injury. A certificate of health may be required.
Maintain proper attire ensuring that personal appearance is neat and appropriate at all times
Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance tasks at the school
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid/CPR card
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)
Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
Safe working methods and procedures
Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment, and furniture

ABILITY TO:

Perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities
Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment

Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects required to carry out job responsibilities.
Exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and walk or stand for extended periods
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
Physical ability to tolerate frequent exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors
Vacuum and spot-clean rugs and carpets
Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork
Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels
Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and showers daily
Wash windows, doors, and walls, polish metalwork and clean chalkboards
Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings
Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes and clean light fixtures
Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds
Remove paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
Perform emergency cleanup resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness
Raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems
Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment
Perform minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas safe and operational
Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism and maintaining custodial supplies
Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance functions, including equipment adjustments, lubrication, and simple part replacement
Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, school administrators, and the public
Maintain custodial areas in an orderly and safe condition and ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each work shift
Follow the daily work schedule established by the lead custodian
Regular and consistent attendance required
Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
Maintain regular punctual attendance

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

The position is that of custodian and is represented by Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit. This is a twelve (12) month position unless otherwise noted on the position-opening announcement. Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Custodians are hired as District employees and may be transferred from one site to another, depending on District needs as determined by the District.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.