Head Custodian- Jackson Elementary

This position is year-round employment. Hours are Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm

0-1 years experience Base level ($22.94)

1-4 years experience 1 step ($23.51)

4-7 years experience 2 steps ($24.10)

7-10 years experience 3 steps ($24.70)

10 years experience 4 steps ($25.32)

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future ALL Are Known and Challenged ALL Achieve Their Potential ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title: Head Custodian

Supervisor: Principal/Site Supervisor

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Days: 260

Summary:Oversees and performs routine custodial repair and maintenance work at a district site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs some or all of the assigned tasks and duties.

• Acts as a supervisor for custodial services under the direction building principal with guidance and direction from the Custodial Site Supervisor or designee regarding the operation security care and cleaning of the school site.
• Assists employees in doing their work supervise the custodial crew and gives those supervised training in new techniques.
• Trains new custodial employees.
• Issues instructions for custodial night work.
• Prepares work schedules and sees that work is done following instructions.
• Supervises and uses appropriate maintenance tools as required.
• Cleans portions of the building as scheduled and supervises cleaning of other areas as assigned.
• Assesses cleaning/maintenance needs and determines an appropriate response.
• Inspects buildings for fire sanitary and safety hazards and makes reports and takes appropriate action.
• Orders supplies for the facility and balances the custodial budget. Checks and restocks all areas for custodial supplies and equipment.
• Makes oral and written reports of work required and of work accomplished.
• Responsible for proper utilization operation and maintenance of all department resources.
• Sees that rooms are set up and taken down for special events.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Repairs machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what maintenance is needed.
• Participates in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules policies and procedures.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Attends work regularly.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer telephones.
• Performs routine groundskeeper duties.
• Directs visitors as necessary.
• Checks email for staff requests.
• Moves furniture as required.
• Paints areas of the schools as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises directs and creates work schedules for Custodians as assigned to the site.
• Coordinates the work plan and assignment of supervision of student workers.
• Signs timesheets.
• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications:An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience:High School diploma or GED preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Interpersonal Skills:Ability to interact appropriately with teachers staff community members and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills:Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally to questions from groups of students parents and school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. The practical ability to compute rate ratio area circumference volume and percent.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:Certificates as determined necessary by the District including valid Oregon drivers license and asbestos training.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Use of hands for repetitive motions and fine manipulation.
• Standing/Walking: Regularly
• Stoop Kneel Crouch Crawl Climbing Stairs Ladders: Frequently
• Lifting/carrying: 25 to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Speak clearly enough to be able to be understood by others.
• Identifying and understanding the speech of another person.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and temperature fluctuations fumes odors and dust. Occasionally the employee is required to work in high precarious places and around moving parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with Federal and State legislation including Title IX title VIII ORS 659.150 does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status religion national origin age or disability in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.