Custodian - Phoenix School of Roseburg

Custodian - Phoenix School of Roseburg


Position Summary: The Custodian will work directly for the Operations Director to perform routine cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of the building. Expectations include the of use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency, performing heavy physical labor under minimum supervision and guidance. The position requires frequent use of independent judgement and interpretive ability while maintaining a relatively strict adherence to regularly prescribed procedures and methods.

Primary functions of this position are to continually sanitize common areas and restrooms regularly during and/or after the school day. Maintaining records of these cleaning actions will be essential. Schedule would remain consistent in terms of hours/week during the school year and the summer.

Opening: Full-time, salaried position. Annual contract July 1 through June 30—234 contract days per year (2024-25 contract will be prorated based on start date).
Application Period: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Assignment: 40 hours per week, scheduled between the hours of 6:00am and 2:30pm, Monday through Friday
Salary: $16.67 - $22.68 per hour, depending upon experience.


Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a desire to work in a building serving high school students in a professional manner and demeanor.
• Ability to work independently at times, show initiative, and communicate.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test (random or otherwise).
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or school patron.
• Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience in custodial work.
• Possess an appropriate and valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Skills and the ability to communicate in non-technical terms with a diverse population of staff and students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors.
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, lockers and other equipment.
• Picks up papers and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances.
• Washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms.
• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and handrails.
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
• Performs special custodial work upon the request of staff members.
• Makes minor maintenance repairs to furniture.
• Reports safety, sanitary, fire hazards and needed maintenance repairs to the supervisor.
• Raises or lowers flags.
• Responds to biohazard incidents as required.
• Removes graffiti as required.
• Directs visitors and safeguards school property.
• May perform routine grounds keeping duties, light maintenance, painting and such other duties assumed or assigned within the usual scope of this employment.
• Assures that building is secure at the end of the shift if applicable.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet occasional needs for lifting requirements to change to heavy work. Incidental moving of school furniture may be requested as needed.

Physical Requirements:
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 functions, duties, and responsibilities of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 3-8 hours; and occasionally drive.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Regularly lift, move or carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift, move or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.

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 noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building.

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. Phoenix School of Roseburg may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.

Application Process:
1. Apply through Applitrack HERE.
2. The school will provide timely notification to candidates whether they are selected for an interview.
3. After an initial round of applicants are interviewed, the position will be offered or remain open until filled.

Questions about the position?
Contact Christie Wuerst, HR Manager., at (541) 673-3036 x1122, cwuerst@roseburgphoenix.com