Head Custodian, Middle School FTE Perm

Position: Head Custodian, Middle School - 8 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Perm

Head Custodian, Middle School – 8 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Perm

The North Clackamas School District invites you to apply for the Head Custodian, Middle School – 8 hrs/day position. This is a full‑time, permanent role on a 1.0 FTE. The district is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of its staff and students, fostering equity and inclusion in a respectful workplace.

Position Summary

The head custodian supports the school by providing leadership and direction. The head custodian is an essential role in planning for and maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the head custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in setting up and maintaining furniture and equipment.

The head custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature; assists and supports with building/campus security as necessary; provides support to building activities; works closely with building principal on organizing evening activities, assuring appropriate custodial support.

Pre‑Placement Requirements

Pre‑placement drug screening is required.

Compensation

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Classified wage schedule 2025‑2026:
Step 2 – $26.36, Step 3 – $27.66, Step 4 – $29.08, Step 5 – $30.51, Step 6 – $32.06, Step 7 – $33.65, Step 8 – $35.34, Step 9 – $37.12.

Retirement Plan Contributions

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP). The district contributes the employer portion; employees contribute a mandatory 6% once eligible—defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part‑time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year also qualify.

SCHEDULE

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; subject to change depending on department need.

WORK CALENDAR

260 days.

Mimimim Qualifications

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, or have demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all District employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three or more years’ experience as a custodian and two years’ experience in a leadership position, or a combination of both, that demonstrates ability to lead staff and direct work.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, and district vehicles. Ability to spend most of the work day standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically, and over the phone. Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.
• Experience with and knowledge of intrusion alarms, automatic fire alarm/sprinkler systems, HVAC systems and controls.
• Ability to operate power equipment and maintain lift certification.
• May be trained in CPR, possess current First Aid certification, and be trained or willing to be trained on defibrillators.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Prior experience in providing lead or supervisory responsibility over other staff.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleaning Functions:
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of rubbish, change lights, etc.; keep all areas of the building clean, sanitary, and orderly according to industry and/or district standards.
• Pick up litter within the schools and on school grounds.
• Assure safety during inclement weather, including shoveling, providing slip protection on wet floors, securing against wind damage, and snow removal from roofs.
• Apply cleaning chemicals according to established…