Deer Park School District #414

Custodian

Hours: 8.0 per day (Monday-Friday1:15 PM -9:15 PM)

Days: 260 days per year

Location: Deer Park Middle School

Effective Date: ASAP

Job Summary:

The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and physical plant and supporting a learning environment that promotes the health, attitude, and pride of students. In addition to regular building cleaning functions, the school custodian directly supports the principal. and classroom teachers in setting up and maintaining furniture and equipment. The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature. Assists in campus security as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Cleaning Functions

Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust, and polish furniture; wash. windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of rubbish, change lights, etc.; make certain all areas are. The building is kept in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards. Pick up litter within the schools and on school grounds. Assure safety during inclement weather, including shoveling, snow blowing, sanding, de-icing, snow removal from roofs, and removing debris from downspouts, rain gutters, and roof drains as needed. Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures and product manufacturer instructions. Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment and using tools. Performs minor repair and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff. Removes extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc.). Advise the building principal/Maintenance Department on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance. Performs minor painting and repairs on walls, handrails, door and window frames, and other areas of the school. Keeps all equipment in a good state of repair and cleanliness.

Safety and Security

Periodically inspects, or otherwise maintains awareness of, the facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage. Secures the school building to maintain proper building security at all times. Lock, secure, and Arm (security system in the building at the end of the shift. Verifies that emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as needed. Assists in implementing emergency planning and response. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and accomplish work on schedule and at a consistently high level of quality.
Current First Aid and CPR cards (may be obtained after employment).
Ability to use all materials, tools, and equipment commonly used safely and effectively in the care of school buildings, grounds, and systems.
Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with school staff, administrators, students, and the public.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and dependability in discharging custodial duties.
General knowledge of school electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Good communication skills (verbal, written, digital)
Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License, as the job does require operation of a motor vehicle.
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one year custodial experience in a commercial or educational setting or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Custodian must be capable of standing/walking without restriction.
Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle, and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis.
Stooping/bending or squatting is required on a frequent basis, ranging from a slight forward bend to a floor-level reach.
Must be able to lift and carry objects on a constant to frequent basis, weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds (workers may request assistance when asked to lift or carry objects weighing over 50 pounds).
Frequent pushing or pulling, depending on the assignment.
Must be able to work effectively at heights (ladders, lifts, roofs, etc.)
Must be able to work under extreme hot and cold temperatures, both indoors and outdoors.
Must wear personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to chemicals, solvents, dust, allergens, high noise levels, and spilled bodily fluids.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
Sitting	Exposure to human-borne pathogens	Stooping, bending	Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
		Reach	Grasp
	Exposure to outside elements	Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs	Talk and Hear
	Computer Screen usage/ keyboarding	Twisting, pushing, pulling	Standing/Walking

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Public School Employees of Deer Park and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

The 2024-2025 base salary range for this position in the Deer Park School District is between $20.12 and $25.00 per hour. Placement is determined by school district experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

This position is eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the Principal or Assistant Principal

Application Requirements:

Current employees in the PSE unit, apply via the internal application at dpsd.org/employment using your dpsd.org email address. Internal candidates must apply by

Other candidates:

Applicants must complete the application online at www.dpsd.org using a personal email and must include the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including the most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for completing the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Civil Rights	Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Steve Hitchcock	Suzanne McKibbon
Assistant Principal	Director of Special Services
509-464-5708	509-464-5526
Steve.hitchcock@dpsdmail.org	suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with

Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526