Custodian , Classified, FTE High School

Custodian I, Classified, 1.0 FTE (Full Time) - Siuslaw High School Job Description

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, June 5, 2026 12:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time).

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson.or.us).

Salary Schedule is based on the  school year. New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule.

This is a year‑round position that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol‑and‑drug‑free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three references with emails and phone numbers. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information. Any info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed, mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson .us.

TITLE: Custodian I

SUPERVISOR: Maintenance Supervisor and Building Principals

JOB TYPE: Classified Position, 1.0 FTE, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Shift, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday at Siuslaw High School

Performs skilled and semi‑skilled work in several trades in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of one year of experience in work related to the care of schools or public buildings.

• Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood floors.
• Vacuuming and shampooing rugs and carpets.
• Cleaning and dusting walls, furniture, woodwork and other equipment.
• Washing, scrubbing, and disinfecting rest rooms.
• Moving and rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
• Replacing light bulbs as necessary.
• Maintaining equipment used in the course of work.
• Reporting safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• Securing locks on doors and windows of assigned buildings.
• Allows access to appropriate areas of the building; secures building after evening use.
• Locking down the building in the event of an emergency (during school hours).
• Setting up, taking down, and arranging chairs, tables and related equipment for evening activities.
• May prepare supply orders.
• Temporarily performing duties of the Custodian II, in the event of an emergency or absence.
• Directing visitors and safeguarding school property.
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• He/she must be able to understand computers in order to communicate by email on a daily basis.
• Must perform other tasks assigned by the building principal and maintenance supervisor as needed.

• First Aid Training and CPR Certification
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screening.

• High degree of physical stamina and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. and frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Safety equipment is available to be used.
• Employee will be on feet during shift, with bending, lifting, standing, twisting, walking, kneeling, and climbing ladders and performing repetitive work.
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, hot and cold surfaces, sharp and moving equipment.
• Requires coordination and dexterity.
• May include solvent or cleaning smells and human body waste clean‑up.
• Work environment is primarily in a school building environment, and includes work performed outdoors.
• Applicant must be compliant with the Oregon Health Authority's rules related to the COVID‑19 vaccination.

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except for temporary disability.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

This is a classified 12‑month position.

Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement. The amount due under the contract will be pro‑rated monthly in accordance with district policy.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on …

SIUSLAW SD 97J
2111 Oak Street
Florence, OR 97439
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phickson.or.us