Custodian

This position is open until filled. Submit application materials by August 25 2026 for intial review.

Position Summary
Provides custodial services and basic maintenance to ensure the upkeep cleanliness and safety of school buildings/grounds for students staff and community members.

Essential Functions

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes appropriate log(s) forms and paperwork as required.
• Reports safety sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Reports issues to supervisor as necessary.
• Assists other custodial/maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining and cleaning HVAC systems and modifies systems utilizing technology support systems.
• Performs various building and grounds inspections as directed.
• Performs basic grounds keeping activities including but not limited to leaf collection spreading top dressing (mulch chips shavings etc.) snow and ice removal walkway clearing and drainage maintenance.
• May perform routine maintenance and makes minor repairs of custodial equipment.
• Unlock / lock doors windows and gates.
• Turns on/off lights and secures buildings for start/end of day.
• Cleans sanitizes areas (i.e. classrooms halls offices restrooms cafeteria etc.) vacuums shampoos sweeps scrubs waxes polishes and mops/buffs all types of floor surfaces.
• Operates and maintains sweepers and other power equipment used in custodial work (buffer carpet steamer varnisher vacuum(s) auto scrubber and power washer) to ensure they work effectively and safely.
• Keeps walkways parking areas and entrances clean and clear of debris.
• Sets up takes down and moves tables chairs equipment shelving and partitions for meetings athletic events and other District functions as assigned including weekend events.
• Washes windows white boards chalk boards and walls.
• Cleans and polishes furniture windows metal work and computer screens.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor lighting.
• Collects and empties all recycling and waste containers in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Washes scrubs and disinfects restrooms as well as cleans doors door handles sinks fixtures panels and drinking fountains daily.
• Performs a variety of basic maintenance duties including but not limited to unplugging sink drains door maintenance and painting.
• Cleans up spills (including bodily fluids) in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Responds to special requests for custodial services from staff members.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Certificates Licenses Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Ability to obtain and hold an Oregon Driver license.
• Ability to pass SafeSchools modules and custodial trainings as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous Public K-12 custodial experience.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education training and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; cleaning/sanitation methods and strategies appropriate for public education setting; the use and operation of various cleaning/sanitation tools such as manually powered brooms mops vacuums dusting tools ladders and snow shovels as well as mechanically powered tools such as powered waxing/buffing equipment auto scrubbers and leaf blowers; handling storing and applying chemical agents; telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; operate maintain and make adjustments to various types of equipment as needed; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality; maintain appropriate custodial appearance and attire; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies procedures and other pertinent information; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff parents and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner; maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; accurately research various information and prepare related reports; read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals; compute rate ratio and percent and interpret graphs; apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations; understand proper procedures hand book rules school schedules (i.e. activity times) and maintain confidentiality with regard to students and staff.

Skills to: adapt to working around children; adapt to working around outside community groups; maintain school buildings in a manner acceptable to the general health and safety standards of school buildings; develop a basic understanding of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations school public relations; the role and function of public schools in the community and safe operation of mechanical equipment.

Work Direction Lead & Supervisory Responsibilities:

No assigned staff to supervise.

Physical Effort:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by a custodian to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat stoop or kneel reach above the head and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds including cleaning supplies pails and bags/boxes. Occasionally the employee will lift or move up to 100 pounds including bags and furniture. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as tables bleachers scrubbing machines etc. This job requires close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Normal school building environments. The employee will be exposed to bodily fluids bloodborne pathogens sick and/or contagious students and staff. The employee will be exposed to toxic chemicals fumes and airborne particles. All duties to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures. The employee regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors including during hot cold dry or wet weather conditions. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment and work in high and or tight work places. The employee will work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products degreasers disinfectants and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must be available for duties on weekends and or evenings as assigned.

Other

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 of 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) at any time as it deems advisable.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND TO CANDIDATES NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL APPLICATIONS AND TO NOT FILL THE POSITION OR TO POST IT AGAIN.

Pleasant Hill School District No. 1 is an equal opportunity educator and employer.