Custodian​/Groundskeeper; at Centennial High School

Custodian/Groundskeeper (6 hours) at Centennial High School

Location: Centennial High School, Portland, Oregon (Centennial SD 28J).
Job : 5758375.

Posted: May 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC).
Final date to receive applications: Open until filled.
Starting Date: July 1, 2026.

POSITION: Custodian/Grounds Keeper.

FTE: 0.75.
Hours: 6 Hours Per Day, 260 Days Per Year.

Salary: $20.35 - $28.17 per hour (Range

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Benefits: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

START DATE: July 1, 2026, or when filled.

JOB PURPOSE: Provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient learning environment by maintaining the facility’s cleanliness and grounds while minimizing property damage, loss, and liability.

• Maintain school grounds as directed by the head custodian.
• Clean building premises and school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Wash, scrub, sweep, dust, and prepare surfaces for varnish, paint, wax, or polish.
• Perform minor repairs of equipment, furniture, and fixtures; remove broken glass and repair windows.
• Mow, edge, and rake grass using power or hand tools.
• Trim shrubs and trees using power and hand tools.
• Water lawns, shrubs, trees, and move and store hoses.
• Shovel snow and clear ice from entrances when needed.
• Plant shrubs and maintain flower beds as needed.
• Replace or repair door hardware and outside lighting.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with all building personnel, students, and parents.
• Understand and follow district policies and regulations related to responsibilities.

• Handle minor emergencies such as cleaning up after sickness, tripped fire alarms, electrical fuses, shorted bells, locked doors, jammed pencil sharpeners, broken glass, etc.
• Keep records related to the job.
• Maintain playground equipment.
• Assist in the general security and fire safety of facilities and grounds.
• Assist other personnel as required to support the completion of their work activities.
• Repair furniture and equipment to ensure availability and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience Preferred: Prior job-related experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Use cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment; perform basic math for dilution calculations.
• Understand methods and safe work practices for cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies; knowledge of district policies.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, and understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Physical abilities: reaching/handling, fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity, depth perception, visual accommodation.
• Ability to speak a second language (preferred).
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Bonding, or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Joseph Brown, Facilities Assistant Director – Maintenance. Email: joseph_c_brown