What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian I, Night Shift position at Cheney Public Schools?
POSITION:
Custodian I - Ongoing
SCHEDULE:
8 hours per day; 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on department need); Monday-Friday; 260 days (year-round)
LOCATION:
Snowdon Elementary
SUPERVISOR:
Department Director(s)
POSITION TYPE:
Classified, Ongoing
COMPENSATION:
$20.75-$25.41/hour depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))
***Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district (cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))
- AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid holidays; paid leave
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent; Valid Washington State Drivers License; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties in assigned areas. Takes direction from supervisor, principal, and head/lead custodian. Interacts with students, staff, and the public during and after the school day. Monitors the building for health and safety issues and reports concerns to supervisor/principal/ head or lead custodian. Maintains security of the building while on shift. Reports maintenance and repair concerns to building principal/supervisor/head or lead custodian. Responds to concerns within the building as requested by building principal/supervisor/head or lead custodian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides for the routine cleaning, maintenance and refinishing of hard floor surfaces such as vinyl tile, VAT/VCT, Terrazzo, aggregate, synthetic or maple floors. Provides for the routine vacuuming, spot cleaning, maintenance, and repair of carpet and walk-off mats, to include the periodic extraction, shampooing and treatment of carpet as assigned.
- Provides for the routine cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, cafeterias, classroom sinks, staff lounges and concession areas to include counters, partitions, dispensers, cupboards, sinks, lavatory fixtures, faucets, drinking fountains, showers, mirrors, walls, floors, ceilings, writing boards and light fixtures. Fills, replaces/repairs tissue, towel and soap dispensers. Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and dispensers as assigned.
- Provides for the routine cleaning, dusting and maintenance of assigned classrooms, offices, health rooms, corridors, mechanical rooms, access areas, and other areas of assignment to include lights and fixtures, white boards, furnishings, waste containers, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.
- Provides for the setup and removal of furniture requirements for special events. Monitors and replenishes supplies needed during special events. Reports damage and other concerns.
- Cleans and maintains classroom and office furniture. Provides for the repair of desk and chair tops, seats, backs and floor glides. Moves and relocates desks, chairs, risers and other furniture as assigned. Performs minor repairs as needed.
- Uses wide variety of hand and power tools such as brooms, mops, squeegees, brushes and other related custodial equipment. Efficiently operates and maintains mechanized equipment such as carpet extractors and shampoo equipment, buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.
- Provides for site security through visual and physical inspection of doors, windows and hatches. Reports all defective equipment to head/lead custodian immediately.
- Assists in the periodic replacement of heating and ventilation filters, and visual inspection of belts. Reports defective equipment to head/lead custodian immediately.
- Responsible for the safe and effective application of floor strippers, disinfectants, finishes, cleaning chemicals and treatments. Reads and follows manufacturer’s directions for application and use of chemicals and other products.
- Inspects playgrounds, parking lots, reports safety concerns, and services refuse containers outside the building,
- Maintains exterior walkways, keeping them clear of snow, ice, and debris.
Each of the positions in the Operations Department serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas within the classification.
QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a minimum of 900 hours of recent custodial experience or similar acceptable experience and qualifications, preferably within the past (5) five years.
- Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License.
- Must be physically able to perform the required work on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at intermittent times.
- Must have knowledge and ability to use the tools of the trade.
- Must be able to operate and maintain the power equipment of the trade.
- Must be able to follow written and oral directions.
- Basic computer (e-mail, Internet) skills preferred.
- Must have or obtain first aid certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to relate well with students, staff and public.
- Must have demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
Testing to be used to determine knowledge of trade.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Maintenance Classification on Public School Employees of Cheney Salary Schedule
- Year-round position: 260 days; 8 hours per day
CLEARANCES
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance
EVALUATION
The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the building principal, department director, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter
- Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date and as scheduled thereafter
- Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills
CLASSIFICATION:
Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial
LOCATION:
Snowdon Elementary
REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Position is supervised and evaluated by the department director.
COMPENSATION:
Placement on the PSEC Salary Schedule
REPRESENTATION:
Public School Employees of Cheney (PSEC) a local chapter of Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948
HISTORY
Job description and format updated: November 2021
Cheney Public Schools 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, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4507.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Contact Information
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:00 AM -
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:59 PM
(Pacific Standard Time)
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