Custodian Substitute

Job Overview

Custodian I Substitute – Classification:
Substitute – Category:
Custodial Services –

Employment Type:

Part Time – Working Calendar: 250 Days – Field:
Custodial Services – School Address: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR 97003.

Custodian I maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; assists with furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure.

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Ensures proper standards of cleanliness and solid building appearance by being responsible for the following:
• Vacuum, clean and extract (shampoo) rugs and carpets.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, burnishing, and scrubbing.
• Clean, dust, and polish woodwork, desks, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Serves soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Assists office staff with mail and deliveries to areas of the school.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strip, seal and wax floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Operates power sweepers, burnishers, and other power equipment.
• Inspects work upon completion of assigned schedule and completes any unfinished work.
• Routinely follows proper cleaning procedures and uses proper chemicals and cleaners safely, productively, and according to directions given in training.
• Routinely uses and operates cleaning equipment and tools safely and in accordance with the training instructions provided.
• Learns and utilizes new tools and technologies as needed by the District.
• Attends training courses as required and responds to instructions both on the job and in training classes.
• Assists the Custodial Foreman in other matters of cleanliness and ongoing minor building maintenance.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., ventilation systems, generator alarms, fire alarms, firefighting equipment, water leaks, fires, etc.) and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Responds to immediate needs for cleaning and/or safety assistance as requested by school staff or the Custodial Foreman.
• Sets up and removes equipment (e.g., chairs, tables, bleachers, portable walls, etc.) prior to and after activities.
• Reports facility preventative maintenance and repair requirements to the Custodial Foreman to ensure proper working order and appearance.
• Secures the building at the completion of shift.
• Directs and escorts students, visitors, and community members.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the custodial staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook, other Beaverton School District policies and procedures, and all required District and department training.

• Must possess a high school diploma, or G.E.D.
• Must read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Upon hire, must demonstrate understanding of basic health standards to comply with District and State regulations and must demonstrate an understanding of safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to comply with District and State regulations as they relate to District building and safety.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to safety practices and to comply with District procedures for use of custodial cleaning products and…