Custodian - West Valley School District #363

This posting is open until filled.

POSITION  Custodian

LOCATION 

West Valley High School

SCHEDULE  8.0 hours/day, 260 days/year

M-F: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM (4/10 schedule during school break periods)

SALARY  Level 2 Custodian - M&O Salary Schedule

Hourly rate is dependent on verified experience.

Pay is annualized over 12 months

JOB TYPE    Hourly

UNION/CONTRACT    M&O (PSE)

START DATE Upon Hire

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Maintenance Director and guidance of the Building Principal, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and community members. Daily responsibilities include environmental service tasks, cleaning and maintenance of school buildings, mechanical repairs, and support services for day and evening school activities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean the school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment to provide adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events.)
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Remove snow (with the use of a shovel and/or snow blower), and de-ice walkways, and steps.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and good state of preservation.
• Raise the US flag at the beginning of each school day and lower it at the end of the day.
• Perform daily operational checks to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly, during the hours of building occupancy.
• Reports immediately to the principal and head custodian any damage to school property.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and or closing of the building and secure all doors and windows are secured, and all lights except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• Follows the proper procedures for the storage and disposal of building site waste.
• Be familiar with the products and equipment used in the care of the building.
• Be familiar with procedures for building use by outside groups.
• Maintain building hallways and exits that are free of obstruction while school is in session.
• Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet; and ability to climb a ladder.
• Possess a current first aid card, or able to obtain one upon employment.
• Ability to follow site-specific instructions and workload details.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of general building maintenance.
• Flexible in learning new concepts cooperates with others and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, dependability, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other employees, management, staff, students, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Health and physical stamina to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
• Perform work at various heights, and perform various types of physical labor for an eight (8) hour shift.
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for a distance of up to six (6) feet.
• Stand, walk, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift.
• Stand or walk up to 95 percent of the workday.
• The position requires frequent squatting, bending, stooping, or twisting at the neck and trunk while performing the essential job functions.
• Fine motor skills, including the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and be able to hear or talk to others.
• Climb and carry ladders.
• Perform work in adverse weather conditions.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Maintenance Director/Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As provided by the negotiated agreement.  Subject to the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearnace of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

OTHER BENEFITS

Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accruals and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.