Assistant Lead Custodian

Assistant Lead Custodian Pos:178

Parkrose School District

2025-2026 School Year

Hourly Rate: $ 21.91 to $28.83 per hour DOE; PLUS employer-paid retirement and generous benefits package (Job Classification

M1)

Days: Monday - Friday

Work Calendar: 260 days per year (based on full work calendar year)

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled; Applications received by November 1 2025 will receive first consideration.

Overview:The job of Assistant Lead Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining facilities in safe operating condition; maintaining a preventive maintenance program; documenting information resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns ensuring assignments are completed in a safe proper and timely manner and directing assigned workers as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Prior job-related experience
• Regular attendance needs to be maintained
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies including all precautions of the Blood Borne Pathogens Control Plan and Personal Protective Equipment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Multicultural Competency

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Ability to work independently and make mature responsible decisions. The maintenance supervisor and/or lead custodian is not always on site.
• Ability to work as a team leader for custodial staff including training & communication.
• Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials equipment supplies safe work practices and HVAC operation.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds
• Ability to push or pull a minimum of 75 pounds
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods follow oral and written instructions adhere to safe work practices work independently with minimal supervision perform a variety of tasks and adjust to flexible assignments lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling /stooping / reaching/handling near/far visual acuity/depth perception
• Ability to drive a district vehicle to deliver food and supplies to different school sites

License Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Current Drivers License and Proof of Insurance
• Blood Borne Pathogen Training Required If not taken employee must participate in Blood Pathogen Training at MESD within two months of hire. The District will pay the cost of the course but is done on employees own time unless scheduled on shift time.
• SafeSchools Training (provided online by District)
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $66.00 for criminal background check one-time payroll deduction)

Preferred:

• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Reports to: Supervisor of Maintenance

To Apply: Candidates will complete the Parkrose application order for your application to be complete you must submit the documents listed below in addition to the application at TalentEd:

• Cover Letter
• TalentEd Application
• Resume

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Details:

• Clean assigned school facilities (i.e. classrooms offices multipurpose rooms gyms locker rooms grounds etc.) for thepurpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive environment.
• Work cooperatively with the custodial/maintenance supervisor lead custodian and staff.
• Ensure cleaniness andsafety needs are met in the building. Follow all safety protocols.
• Assure that facilities are properly prepared and maintained.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings classroom activities and events.
• Deliver a variety of items (e.g. supplies mail packages furniture etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
• Notify the supervisor of any facility (i.e. electrical HVAC plumbing security sidewalks fences roads etc.) issues that need repair or maintenance.
• Communicates orally in writing and via e-mail (mandatory) for the purpose of coordinating to maintain a clean safe and secure facility. Ability to provide written communication to convey information.
• Requests materials equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilites.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage roof leaks body fluid incidents graffiti plumbing animal excrement etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform minor repairs for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Assist in the training and leading of other custodial staff.