Substitute Custodian 2024-2025 School Year

Position Type: Classified Substitute/Custodian Date Posted: 5/23/2024 Pay Range:

PSE 1 Salary Schedule Substitutes subbing in PSE 1 positions will be paid at Step 1 of Schedule A appropriate for the position being subbed. Job Summary: The job of "Custodian" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Job Functions: Upholds board policies and follow administrative procedures Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) as described in the Custodial Handbook for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site Performs minor maintenance and repairs (i.e. replace faulty light switches, light bulbs or fluorescent globes; open plugged drains using snake or "plumbers friend"; replace washers in faucets and valves; spot paint; reglue loose tile and wall coverings; remove graffiti) for the purpose of maintaining a safe working environment Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc. Other Job Functions: Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Essential Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Experience Required:
  
  Prior job related experience in school or institutional setting preferred. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: 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 and supplies, and safe work practices, including MSDS requirements. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and thermostatic control systems and how to cope with electrical and plumbing emergencies. Ability 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, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, work varying shifts as needed, and communicate with students, staff and parents.
  
  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception. Education Required: High school diploma and/or equivalent or prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  
  Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License (or evidence of equivalent mobility) and evidence of insurability Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, valid First Aid & CPR cards Other Specialized Requirements: Must have and maintain a phone and be willing to respond to off-hour emergency calls; must have reliable means of transportation; must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with staff, students and adults; must present a positive public image, maintain a neat, clean personal appearance, wear clothing appropriate to tasks being performed, and have regular and consistent work attendance.
  
  Responsible to: Principal/Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor Kelso School District 458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
  
  Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, the school district's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 or (360) 501-1924. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services, the school district's Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator, 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 501-1900.
  
  KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE SUMMARY WORKER TRAIT ANALYSIS REPORT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION: Job Title: Custodian SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists.
  
  This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP Not Present

• Does not exist O Occasionally

• Up to 1/3 of the time F Frequently

• From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C Constantly

• 2/3 or more of the time PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. STRENGTH: A.
  
  Standing 30% Walking 65% Sitting 5% B. Lifting O 50 lbs. Carrying O 50 lbs.
  
  Pushing F 50 lbs.
  
  Pulling F 50 lbs. 2. CLIMBING O BALANCING O 3.
  
  STOOPING F KNEELING O CROUCHING O CRAWLING O 4. REACHING C HANDLING C FINGERING O FEELING NP 5. TALKING: Ordinary O Other O HEARING:
  
  Conversations O Other Sounds O 6. SEEING Acuity, Near F Acuity, Far F Depth Perception F Accommodation O Color Vision F Field of Vision O 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY:
  
  Heavy Work: 2 (3) (4) 5 (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses) 8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are furniture, waste baskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polishers, vacuums, stooping is trash, sweeping, vacuuming, reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom, visual acuity/depth perception is seeing where to clean, vandalism.
  
  SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP Not Present in the Job Environment S Seldom Involved

• Under 5% of Work Day O Occasionally Involved

• Up to 1/3 Time F Frequently Involved

• From 1/3 to 2/3 Time C Constantly Involved

• 2/3 or More Time. 1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 75% Outside 25% (for "outside schools" without halls - this is 50% inside, 50% outside) 2.
  
  EXTREME COLD S 3. EXTREME HEAT NP 4. WET/HUMID O Comments Regarding "Wet and/or Humid Conditions" Cleaning floors, sinks, windows 5.
  
  NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 120 decibels VIBRATION O Comments Regarding "Noise" Electric cleaning equipment. blower Comments Regarding "Vibrations" Electric cleaning equipment 6. HAZARDS: Mechanical S Explosives NP Electrical S Radiant Energy NP Burns S Other Hazard/s NP Comments Regarding "Mechanical Hazards" Cleaning equipment, ladders Comments Regarding "Electrical Hazards" Electric cleaning equipment around water Comments Regarding "Burn Hazards" Chemicals 7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
  
  Fumes F Mists O Odors F Gases NP Dusts F Poor Ventilation S Other Atmospheric Hazards NP Comments Regarding "Fume Exposure" Cleaning solvents, wax strippers Comments Regarding "Odor Exposure" Spray cleaners Comments Regarding "Dust Exposure" Dust, chalk boards 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

• DEVICES: Rubber gloves, safety glasses, dust mask, ear plugs 9.
  
  E. C. SUMMARY: Inside and Outside Work 2 3 4 (5) 6 (7) Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.