Job description
Position Type:
Classified (Facilities)/Custodian � Head Elementary
Date Posted:
3/16/2023
Location:
Powell Valley Elementary School
Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members March 22, 2023. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.
Projected Start Date: Approximately March 30, 2023. Exact date to be determined by the district.
Gresham-Barlow School District is complying with Governor Brown's Executive Order requiring all staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 unless there is an approved medical or religious exception.
8 hours/day, 260 days/year
Salary Range 14 $21.62 to $29.97/hour
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Elementary Head Custodian maintains an attractive sanitary and safe facility by performing a wide variety of cleaning and maintenance functions in both the facility and grounds around the facility; provides adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. This position may instruct other custodians assigned to the facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Classified (Facilities)/Custodian � Head Elementary
Date Posted:
3/16/2023
Location:
Powell Valley Elementary School
Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members March 22, 2023. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.
Projected Start Date: Approximately March 30, 2023. Exact date to be determined by the district.
Gresham-Barlow School District is complying with Governor Brown's Executive Order requiring all staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 unless there is an approved medical or religious exception.
8 hours/day, 260 days/year
Salary Range 14 $21.62 to $29.97/hour
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Elementary Head Custodian maintains an attractive sanitary and safe facility by performing a wide variety of cleaning and maintenance functions in both the facility and grounds around the facility; provides adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. This position may instruct other custodians assigned to the facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
- Experience Required: Prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in school and/or institutional setting.
- Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; current First Aid /CPR Card
- Methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies
- Safe work practices
- Use of cleaning agents; supplies and equipment
- Perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents
- Performing safe work practices
- Working from heights of up to 30 feet
- Providing leadership to others
- Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
- Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, such as providing instructions
- Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
- Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
- Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
- Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
- Adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice
- Maintaining and generating appropriate reports
- Developing effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
- Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds
- Performs general cleaning and overall maintenance of school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment
- Creates and follows a cleaning schedule for the facility
- Arranges furnishings and equipment to prepare spaces for internal and community group activities and events
- Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements
- Adjusts tasks of custodians as may be necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the school program and activities
- Maintains a custodial communication system
- Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently
- Observes the performance of custodial and maintenance staff and shares with supervisors areas where standards of safety, cleaning or working relationships are not being met
- Familiarizes substitute custodians so they can better fulfill their assignment and responsibilities safely and effectively
- Prepares and maintains reports and documentation as specified by the district or school administration
- Assumes responsibility for the general security/safety of the building and reports suspicious activity to the proper authority
- Operates equipment, including lifts and ladders, in a safe manner
- Assists the administration in identifying, prioritizing and budgeting for custodial and maintenance needs
- Create and submit electronic work orders
- 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
- Ensures energy conservation practices are in use
- Maintain school ground's softscape elements as needed
- Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site
- Evaluates situations to take appropriate action and/or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution
- Cross-trains in a variety of GBSD maintenance and custodial functions, assisting 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
- Supports the relationship between the Gresham-Barlow School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, staff, and visitors to the building
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
- Ability to:
- sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- climb stairs and ladders
- talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
- use arms, wrists and hands in repetitive movements such as grasping and squeezing
- use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion
- reach for and handle objects such as tools
- operate controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 60 pounds or moving by pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds may also be required on occasion.
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence, site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to staff, students and parents
- Exercising prudent judgment
- Work independently in the performance of routine duties
- Follow all District policies and work procedures
- Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
- If employee is bilingual, they may be requested to interpret, translate documents, and/or communicate orally in the second language
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
- Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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