SOESD - Maintenance​/Custodian II

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We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Facilities team for two days a week. This position provides hands-on experience in facilities operations and offers the potential to transition into a full-time role.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and fishing, as well as cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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Maintenance/Custodian II

POSITION GOAL: To maintain district buildings and grounds.

Essential Functions

• Perform general building maintenance as required.
• Perform or supervise required custodial work.
• Perform or supervise grounds maintenance.
• Maintain operation of heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Move classroom supplies and equipment among facilities as needed.
• Repair tools and equipment.
• Monitor asbestos control program.
• Perform minor remodeling and carpentry repairs.
• Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of heating and air conditioning repair.
• Skill in carpentry.
• Ability to make plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of asbestos control and other hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to supervise a custodian.
• Ability to make decisions independently according to established policies and follow directions.
• Ability to paint, lay flooring, and perform other needed maintenance.
• Physical strength to perform eight hours of manual tasks.

Location: In person at the Medford office, 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501

Length of position: 0.40 FTE / 258-day calendar (full-year annual position)

Salary: Per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement: $17.45/hr - $20.88/hr starting wage for the  school year.

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave package is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium is deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Maintenance/Custodian II:

• Stand/walk: 6-8 Hrs/Day
• Sit: 1-4 Hrs/Day
• Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day
• Bending:
  Frequently
• Squat:
  Occasionally
• Climb Stairs:
  Occasionally
• Single Grasping:
  Frequently
• Pushing:
  Limited
• Pulling:
  Limited
• Fine Manipulation:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Foot Controls:
  Limited
• Lifting (less than 25 lbs):
  Frequently
• Lifting (25-50 lbs):
  Occasionally
• Lifting (50-75 lbs):
  Limited
• Lifting (75-100 lbs):
  Limited

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. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.