Custodian, Day Lead - Reynolds School District #7

TITLE: Custodian - Day Lead

Job Summary:The job of "Custodian - Lead" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and directing assigned custodians as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, bio-hazards, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractiveenvironment.
• Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
• Communicates necessary information to students, other site personnel, operations and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, scheduling, energy conservation, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.
• Directs and trains personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.
• Procures and safely stores equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains and repairs equipment (i.e. furniture, plumbing, electrical, carpentry,general mechanical areas, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Supports school district policies and regulations in initiating, outlining and supervising building maintenance and improvement projects for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Keeps the buildings and grounds in optimum operating condition and appearance through cleaning, repair and maintenance for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Inspects the buildings on a daily basis at the beginning of the shift for a suitable learning environment, paying particular attention to the work performed by the night custodian, for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Cleans, maintains and operates major equipment in the building (i.e. the boiler)
• Is responsible for the general safety and fire safety conditions and procedures of the building, including playground equipment safety checks for the purpose ofmaintaining a safe environment.
• Is responsible for the general security of the building, which may involve occasional off-duty hours as a result of vandalism or natural causes, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and attractive environment.
• Maintains records (such as locker combinations, fire extinguisher checks, etc.) and makes changes as necessary for the purpose of providing accurate maintenance of safety and convenience in the building setting.
• Reports for duty as required in the event of an emergency school closure for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment and providing appropriate protection for the facility.
• Maintains a schedule, in conjunction with the building administration, of events for the purpose of ensuring that custodial needs are met.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience Required:Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in school and/or institutional setting. Maintenance background desired, tuning doors, replacing filters, belts, general plumbing repairs, comfortable with the use of associated hand tools and power tools.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities required:
  • Skillsto use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
  • Knowledgeof methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices.
  • Abilitiesto stand for prolonged periods, provide and follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently and with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, ear/far visual acuity/depth perception. Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred.
  • Education Required:High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance.

Work Shift:260 days per year, Monday-Friday, Day Shift, 8 hrs per day