Night Custodian 8 hrs day - Pelican Elementary School
Night Custodian 8 hrs day - Pelican Elementary School
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Job Description
Rate of Pay:$17.46
Schedule:200 days per year
Insurance:Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district.
PERS Retirement:The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
Benefits to working at KFCS:
- Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
- District-supported child care is available.
- Work in a highly supportive environment
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Custodian plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness safety and functionality within theschool environment. This position is essential for ensuring a clean and organized school facilitythat supports the health and well-being of students staff and visitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities and duties may vary but the essential job duties will include the following:
- Clean and sanitize restrooms classrooms offices and common areas according toestablished protocols.
- Sweep mop vacuum and polish floors.
- Empty and clean waste containers and recycle bins.
- Dust and wipe down furniture fixtures and surfaces.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request replenishment asneeded.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs repairing fixtures andreporting larger maintenance issues.
- Assist with setting up and breaking down rooms for events meetings and activities.
- Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day.
- Follow all health and safety regulations and procedures including handling hazardousmaterials.
- Mowing trimming and edging lawns to keep them neat and healthy.
- Planting watering weeding and maintaining flower beds and shrubs.
- Raking and collecting leaves especially in the fall to keep grounds tidy.
- Picking up litter trash and other debris from outdoor areas including parking lotssidewalks and gardens.
- Shoveling or using equipment to clear snow and ice from walkways entrances andparking areas during winter months.
- Applying mulch in flower beds and around trees to help retain moisture and suppressweeds.
- Grounds care including mowing weed eating pruning etc.
- Checking and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants andlawns.
- Pruning trimming and caring for trees and shrubs to maintain their health andappearance.
- Monitoring and managing pests that may harm plants or the overall landscape.
- Keeping landscaping tools and equipment clean and in good working order.
- Ensuring that walkways and paths are clear safe and well-maintained.
- Inspecting outdoor areas for hazards such as broken branches or uneven surfaces andreporting issues.
- Keeping outdoor signs clean and in good condition.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor outlines the overall objectives and priorities timelines and the financial and
personnel resources available. The employee plans and schedules recurring work handles
problems and completes work using own initiative exercising judgement according to previoustraining experience and instructions. Work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms ofmeeting objectives effectiveness accuracy and compliance with applicable laws regulationspolicies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobFunctions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk; hear; sit;stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach withhands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneelcrouch or crawl; and smell. Strenuous physical exertion may be necessary and performance ofduties may go for long periods.
This position can be physically demanding requiring good health and physical condition to
adequately perform job duties. Employees may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 poundsand occasionally lift and/or move heavy loads. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and theability to adjust focus.
JOB CONDITIONS
It is the attendance standards of the employer that all employees are present and on time eachshift they are scheduled to work. Unauthorized full or partial absence during any scheduledshift arriving late or leaving early for whatever reason may result in disciplinary action up toand including termination of employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable
Policies.
Job requires the use of office equipment including but not limited to computers with MicrosoftOffice internet tablets telephones cell phones two-way radios pagers copy machines andfax machines.
This position occasionally requires driving and the use of KFCS vehicles.
The work environment may include indoor and outdoor assignments near moving machinery
and traffic.
All types of weather conditions may be encountered including temperature extremes wet dryhot and below freezing weather during day and night in stressful emergency situations.
Exposure to alarms noxious odors risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Potential exposure to bodily fluids; airborne blood borne and other communicable diseases.
Noises levels from: quiet office setting to high levels.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of cleaning methods materials and equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff students and visitors in a school setting.
- Basic maintenance skills for handling minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
TRAINING PERIOD
The required probationary period for a new employee is 60 working days. Upon successful
completion of the probationary period of employment the employee will achieve regular
employee status.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Certifications and licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Education
High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
Certifications/Licenses
Possession of a drivers license valid in Oregon and maintain a safe driving record throughout
the duration of employment.
Experience
Proven experience in custodial work or a related field preferred.
Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures related to custodial work.
Other
Ability to pass a background check.
Flexibility to work evenings weekends and occasional overtime as needed.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:
X Background Investigation
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including butnot limited to an individuals perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientationgender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disabilitypregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status or because of the perceived oractual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic originmarital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status orveterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Employment Type
Full Time
