Custodian

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security of an assigned school or school district facility, and to prepare the building for school and public events as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean assigned parts of a school or school district facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions. Provide a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services to include vacuum, dust, mop, sweep, clean and disinfect restrooms, drinking fountains and showers, empty wastebaskets and trash containers, replace light bulbs, refill restroom soap and paper product dispensers.
• Lock and unlock buildings, operate alarm system for security according to established procedures. Maintain awareness of after-hours building users; report unauthorized individuals, emergencies, or other situations as necessary.
• Set up and take down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for meetings, classrooms, conferences and special events. Assist teachers, students and administrators in locating needed equipment and provide emergency cleaning as needed.
• Perform school break and summer cleaning to prepare buildings for the start of the student school year. Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors. Vacuum and shampoo carpets. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture. Wash windows, walls and equipment.
• Spot clean and make minor repairs. For example: small area painting, plastering, stain and gum removal, repair of chair feet and table legs, clearing drains and fixing leaks.
• Assist with grounds maintenance to include clean sidewalks and driveways, rake leaves, mow grass and remove ice/snow from walkways and driveways, minor weeding of grounds.
• Move supplies and materials as directed. May be required to sign for and receive deliveries.
• Pressure wash locker rooms, showers and kitchen mats and area as needed.
• Operate building heating/ventilation controls and monitor or investigate fire alarms.
• Stock and order custodial supplies as assigned.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public for safety, security and positive public relations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the District Custodial Supervisor with onsite supervision and direction from the assigned Building Administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• May experience frequent interruptions.
• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.
• May experience shifts in work schedule according to building usage and need.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to sixty (60) pounds. Must be able to perform tasks requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion.
• Must be able to twist the upper torso and neck and bend frequently. Must have good upper body strength to handle, grasp and grip objects on a constant basis using the upper extremities.
• Required to operate power equipment such as buffers and scrubbers.
• Exposed to noise from power equipment.
• May periodically work outdoors in inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED or a minimum of six months proficient experience as a Walla Walla Public Schools substitute custodian.
• Skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Effective customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to distinguish cleaning compounds and materials.
• Ability to learn the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing and other general maintenance.
• Ability to move and position furniture and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Custodian on the Classified Salary Schedule A

Eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, 260 days per school year; PSE Salary Schedule, Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 13 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact .... The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

...

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

...