THE CLATSKANIE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS AN OPENING FOR:

HEAD CUSTODIAN

This is a full-time position at Clatskanie Elementary School. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid Oregon driver’s license. Qualifications include the ability and willingness to perform hard physical labor and lift heavy objects up to 80 pounds, ability to perform some maintenance type duties, operate power equipment and tools, and work on ladders. Job responsibilities include cleaning, securing building, performing some landscape and grounds type duties, assisting in setting up for meetings and cleaning up afterwards, checking and repairing building equipment for safety and proper function, preparing reports and maintaining confidentiality in all phases of work. Position is open until 10/30/2017.

Applications are available at www.csd,k12.or.us on the employment information link or can be picked up at Clatskanie District Office, located at 660 SW Bryant Street in Clatskanie. Contact Shannon Emerson 503-728-0587, x2003, semerson@csd.k12.or.us Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:00.

AA/EOE

Clatskanie School District

Job Description

Job Title: Head Custodian

Reports To: Principal or Designee (Facilities Director)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as the school custodian. Provides common and varied custodial services to ensure the upkeep, cleanliness and safety of school buildings/grounds for students, staff, and community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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  Head custodian is first custodian called in case of an emergency when a custodian is needed

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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  Attends staff meetings.
• Attends in-service trainings.
• Assists other custodial/maintenance personnel, as needed.
• Completes appropriate log(s), forms and paperwork, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough working knowledge of custodial/maintenance work, including cleaning methods and materials and the use of custodial/grounds equipment. Previous experience in sanitation or custodial work preferred.
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students and staff appropriately.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and volume. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• General knowledge of computer usage preferred. Ability to utilize e-mail, spreadsheets, inventory, and database software.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students and staff. Knowledge of state fire prevention and sanitation codes. Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in an dynamic environment.
• Certificates as determined by the District including ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, Oregon Driver license, bloodborne pathogen training and blood spill training. Previous hazardous communication and asbestos training preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, kneel, crouch, climb, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders, work on scaffolding and be able to balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision. The employee must be able to demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate maintenance tools and machinery, cleaning equipment, and hand or power tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard school and school grounds setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the student population, activities and/or equipment used. The employee is exposed to a variety of conditions including wet or humid conditions, work near moving parts, work in high precarious places, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.

OTHER

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) at any time as it deems advisable.