Custodian - Swing Shift Custodian - Multiple Positions

Job Title: Custodian - Swing Shift Custodian - multiple positions
Category: Maint/Custodial

SWING SHIFT CUSTODIAN - 8 hours/day
START DATE: ASAP
WORK DAYS: 260 if begins in July
SALARY: The pay range for the 2023-24 school year is $17.46 - 22.30, depending upon prior experience.

In addition, we pay your PERS contribution. This position is subject to a funded budget based on staffing needs, and the specific assignment is subject to change.

HOURS: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (varies)

Job Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clean areas of the school as assigned (e.g., classrooms, halls, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, kitchen, gymnasium, etc.). Vacuum, mop, buff floors, wash windows, clean chalk/whiteboards, dust, paint, replace light bulbs, make minor repairs, etc.
Sweep walks and entrances, and pick up debris on the grounds, clean drains, gutters, and roofs
Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures, door panels, and drinking fountains daily
Clean up spills, pick up trash, respond to special requests for custodial services from faculty members with supervisor approval
Set up, take down, and move furniture, shelving, and partitions as assigned
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to the proper authority
During the day shift, perform routine groundskeeping duties such as grass cutting and tree and shrub trimming to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition
Clean and polish any metal works such as hand railings
Be responsible for locking doors and windows, turning out lights, and securing building as assigned
Assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment
Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information
Assist in greeting and directing visitors to the appropriate person and location
Participate in complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings during the summer and winter breaks
Participate in in-service programs as assigned
Act as a friendly ambassador for the North Santiam School District
Perform other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) that may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration.

Qualifications:
Essential Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent (some experience in school custodial work preferred.)
18 years of age or older
Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and teachers
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to make minor repairs
Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety
Knowledge of cleansing methods and the use, care, and safety of cleaning materials and equipment
Knowledge of requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
Knowledge of the operation of a heating plant and equipment
Familiar with handling and disposal of hazardous materials
Perform physical requirements, which may include: Requires moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
Ability to lift and move furniture, desks, shelving, staging, and cleaning supplies
Requires ability to operate buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, and other equipment
Requires ability to climb ladders, stretch and bend to perform cleaning, repairs, painting, cleaning roof gutters and drains
Ability to walk to various locations within the school building and the grounds
Ability to work primarily in a standing position
Possible exposure to bodily fluids in cleaning due to student injury or illness. Ability to work primarily during evening hours when school is in session and change to daytime hours at other times of the year

Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
The School Board or the Administration may deem an alternative to the above requirements appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions:
Work in all weather conditions