Day Rate: $19.59 per hour for 2023-24 school year
Night Rate: $20.66 per hour for 2023-24 school year

Title: Custodian - Substitute
Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor
Evaluation Supervisor: Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides for custodial services both inside and outside of school buildings. Responsibilities would include daily cleaning of buildings and grounds, simple maintenance and repairs. Employees must perform various duties requiring physical strength. Employees are expected to use approved cleaning chemical products therefore employees should not be allergic to such.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Depending upon individual assignment, the Custodian/Grounds may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Dust mop, sweep, wet mop and spray-buff floors.
Vacuuming, spot/stain removal, extraction cleaning or bonnet buffing of carpeted floors.
Scrub and clean restroom fixtures and keep restroom supplied with towels, soap and other items.
Removal of extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc).
Dust, clean and polish furniture
Clean elevator and stairwells.
Oversee public areas and around outside of buildings
Remove litter from exterior of campus.
Keep simple records and make simple reports.
Notify Supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
Replace all light bulbs and clean light fixtures. Notify the supervisor of light bulbs and fixtures that are not accessible.
Perform simple emergency electrical and plumbing repair by shutting off the power and/or water.
Perform routine scheduled maintenance on all motor and mechanical equipment.
Assist in distribution of school supplies.
Scrub, strip and refinish floors using appropriate machinery.
Vacuum furniture and drapes and/or blinds.
Wash windows, inside and out.
Wash and vacuum walls and vents.
Empty and wash waste receptacles.
Secure all doors, windows and turn out lights when leaving the building at the end of the day.
Open the building for scheduled meetings and events, when required.
Set up rooms for conference, lectures and special events.
Paint walls, doors and ceilings.
Maintain the safety for those who use the school facilities:
1. Prevent fire hazards
2. Dispose of faulty equipment
3. Prevent accidents from any discernible cause
4. Enforce safety standards and regulations as provided by law and good common sense
5. Make a critical analysis of all hazards within the school system involving possible fire or accident
Follow establish district practices, policies and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Dresses appropriately for a school setting.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to listen and react professionally.
Ability to drive to different locations as needed.
Ability to deal with staff, students and others in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
Ability to follow and give instructions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and community.
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Employee must be physically able to perform the following:
- Move furniture, equipment, supplies or tools
- Operate motorized equipment
- Clean and repaint various exterior or interior surfaces
- Pick up and deliver school district mail, supplies, material or equipment
- Complete various reports as directed
- Indulge in sustained physical activities relative to assigned duties
- Be able to stand and work for a least a six (6) hour period
- Climb ladders up to 20 feet
- Lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
- Operate a vacuum cleaner, buffer, lawn mower and other assigned equipment for a minimum of two continuous hours
- Perform related duties as assigned/required

WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work in classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, school grounds and other school environments. Requires working out in inclement weather. Travel may be required between buildings. May experience frequent interruptions. Required to deal effectively with a wide range of human behaviors in problem solving situations, which may include angry or distraught people. Requires dealing with such unpleasant tasks (with proper gloves, masks, safety procedures) as:

Cleaning toilets
Cleaning vomit, excrement and other substances from surfaces including furniture, fixtures, floors and carpets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

High School graduation or equivalent
Experience cleaning and maintaining carpets, hard floors and wood floors desirable
Demonstrates communication skills
Demonstrates high energy and professionalism

Special Requirements/Licenses

Valid Washington State Driver’s license
FBI, WSP and Sexual Misconduct clearance
Valid First Aid/CPR card
Required to attend the District’s health and work safety classes when presented

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule and hours per day will be determined by the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor and District/student needs.
Initial assignments may be subject to change due to needs of students, enrollment of student and needs of the district.
Salary and benefits are granted per the Soap Lake Education Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement
Medical, Dental, Vison, Life, LTD insurance after reaching 630 work hours.
Availability to participate in a 403(b) plan.
Accrual of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked (available to use after 90 days from the first day of work).

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