Alsea School District

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Description

This is a substitute position. 

The Custodian maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; assists with furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure. The Custodian may perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment as well as perform minor repairs or maintenance to District buildings under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. The Custodian follows standardized routines. The nature of the work requires strict adherence to policies, procedures and regulations. Independent judgment and decision-making  is required in matters not having established policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties as assigned.

1. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
2. Ensures proper standards of cleanliness and solid building appearance with regard to the custodial, maintenance, and grounds needs of the facility.
3. Plans, implements, oversees and participates in the custodial activities of the site. 
4. Interfaces with school administrators to discuss and problem-­solve facility needs.
5. Ensures the proper operations and maintenance of all heating and cooling systems at the site.
6. May Inspect work areas to ensure that the areas are clean and suitable for safe operations and identifies necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, or normal operating wear.
7. Monitors the building operations and maintenance systems (e.g., ventilation systems, generator alarms, fire alarms, firefighting equipment) to ensure a safe and efficient working environment; responds to immediate safety or operational concerns such as system failures, fires, and water leaks, and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and ensure a safe and efficient working and learning environment; responds to non-­urgent issues by submitting a work order as appropriate or making a recommendation to the building administrator or Supervisor. Makes minor repairs to the facility to ensure proper working operations and appearance.
8. Prepares documentation to provide written support and/or convey information.
9. Picks up paper, trash, and debris around the interior and exterior of the site; rakes; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances; disposes of trash and washes out trash cans; and performs daily and routine cleaning and upkeep:
1. Vacuums, cleans, and extracts (shampoos) rugs and carpets.
2. Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, burnishing, and scrubbing.
3. Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, desks, furniture, glass, and other items.
4. Services soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and similar containers.
5. Empties and cleans waste paper baskets and other refuse containers.
6. Assists office staff with mail and deliveries to areas of the school.
7. Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
8. Strips, seals and waxes floors.
9. Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
10. Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
11. Operates power sweepers, burnishers, and other power equipment.
12. Inspects work upon completion of assigned schedule and completes any unfinished work.
10. Will set up and break down tables as necessary in the cafeteria and may supervise students in the lunchroom.
11. Packs, unpacks, loads, receives, and stores books, supplies, materials and other items.
12. Shovels and applies ice melt to walks, steps, and portable classroom deck systems as necessary.
13. Inspects and maintains roof drains, gutters, downspouts, parking lot and playground catch basins and exterior lighting. Reports graffiti and arranges for removal.
14. Orders supplies according to established guidelines and procedures; submits maintenance work orders for repair work needed; monitors and performs preventative maintenance.
15. Determines equipment needed at site and arranges for equipment deliveries such as floor scrubbers, buffers, and shampooers.
16. Responds to emergency cleanups and to immediate needs for cleaning, mechanical or safety assistance as requested by school staff.
17. Ensures that all operating records and logs are in order and current.
18.  Sets up and removes equipment (e.g., chairs, tables, bleachers, portable walls) prior to and after activities.
19. Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turns alarms systems off in the morning and, when necessary, secures building at the completion of the shift if appropriate.
20. Services lockers, including locker repairs, combination changes, and lock replacements.
21. Plans and implements appropriate responses to emergency situations. Actively participates in all fire and safety drills.
22.  Assists in the development and updating of building operation manuals and custodial routes.
23.  Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends needed maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
24. Routinely follows proper cleaning procedures and uses proper chemicals and cleaners safely, productively, and according to directions given in training.
25. Routinely uses and operates cleaning equipment and tools safely and in accordance with the training instructions provided. Learns and utilizes new tools and technologies as needed by the District.
26. Attends training courses as required and responds to instructions both on the job and in training classes.
27. Attends training on proper cleaning procedures, chemical use, equipment, tools and technology.
28. Directs and escorts students, visitors, and community members.
29. Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned, and assists the Maintenance Supervisor and other summer staff with special projects related to building operations.
30. Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the staff, students, and parents.
31. Maintains computerized records of maintenance and safety inspections.
32. Maintains shop area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
33. Demonstrates regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy.
34. Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant District Board policies, administrative regulations, and building rules.

Attendance Standards

Hours of employment will be based on student, building and District needs. 

Regular and on-time attendance is expected.

Leave and vacation provisions are available through Board policy and the Classified Salary and Benefits Document.

Qualifications and Performance Expectations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with all students.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and safety data sheets, data, memos, e-mails, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute and apply rate, ratio, and percent to practical situations. Ability to draw and interpret a variety of graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment.
• Prior successful experience working with students strongly preferred.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet software, word processing software, and computer programs used by the District. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
• Ability to take and pass all required trainings required by law and as directed by the District including (not exhaustive):
• Bloodborne Pathogen training and blood spills
• Child Abuse
• Sexual Conduct with Students
• Integrated Pest Management
• Safety Data Sheets

Special Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Experience in custodial work or any combination of experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job.
4. Must read, understand, and follow multi­-step written and verbal instructions in English.
5. Upon hire, must demonstrate understanding of basic health standards to comply with District and State regulations and must demonstrate an understanding of safety practices and procedures.
6. Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to safety practices and to comply with District procedures for use of custodial cleaning products and equipment.
7. Must demonstrate the ability to follow a set routine at a pace that meets District standards, and must demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
8. Must demonstrate flexibility to changing working environments.
9. Must demonstrate the ability to use District cleaning equipment and solve problems related to equipment operations.
10. Must be able to operate small lift equipment, power and hand tools, and must possess the ability to work from ladders.
11. Must be able to operate blowers, vacuum systems, compact utility tractors, and other small landscape equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is/will: 

• regularly required to talk or hear.
• frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 
• regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• stand, but will also walk, climb stairs and ladders, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in the normal course of their workday. 
• at times the employee will spend prolonged periods of time standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending, stooping, and kneeling. 
• will routinely lift up to 55lbs, independently and lift more than 55lbs with assistance.
• occasionally be required to respond quickly to urgent situations requiring fast walking and/or running. 
• occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The Custodian largely works indoors, but will also work outside in all kinds of weather, and often in the dark. Most of the custodian’s work-­time  involves  undertaking activities of a physical nature. Seasonal weather­-related activities such as cleaning leaves in the fall, ice and snow in the winter and window cleaning in the summer months may require prolonged work time outside.

The work environment is regularly routine and often quiet, but the work environment will also frequently include moderate to loud noise, particularly during school hours and depending upon activities. The work environment includes exposure to fumes, cleaning solvents and vibration with some equipment. Other potential exposures and hazards include but are not limited to: cChemicals, toxins, dirt, playground/office equipment, furniture, communicable diseases, and power/hand-­operated equipment and machinery. The employee may be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens.