Custodian, Event; On Call

Job Description

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required:

Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE:

Custodian, Event (On Call)

REPORTS TO:

Facilities/Maintenance Coordinator

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Custodial/Minor Maintenance Grounds

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The job of Event Custodian is done for the purpose/s of cleaning the facilities following school, community or athletic events and keeping the building and grounds clean, neat, and orderly.

• Clean all areas following after school, evening and weekend events.
• Review rentals on the facility rental system (School Dude).
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Check all paper towel dispensers and make certain there are enough for the event.
• Check toilet tissue holder to make certain there is enough and/or restock during event.
• Provide event and cleaning support during event as needed.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by the Facilities coordinator or event coordinator.
• Clean bleachers or auditorium seats if necessary.
• Clean restrooms, walls, and floors as necessary.
• Operate equipment to groom turf.
• Pick up trash around sidewalks, parking lots, including use of the sweeper. Empty outside garbage cans as needed.
• Check for and report any vandalism inside and outside.
• Assist with grounds care involving mowing, trimming.
• Assist with snow removal as needed, using hand tools or power equipment such as snow blowers, UTV and lawn mowers with attachments.
• Periodic cleaning of lighting fixtures, walls, windows, furnishings, appliances, whiteboards, bulletin boards throughout the district.
• Unclog toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains as needed.
• Work as needed/scheduled in Night Custodian capacity (see Night Custodian Job Description).
• Work as needed/scheduled in Head Custodian capacity (see Head Custodian Job Description).
• Use and knowledge of basic computer skills, check work orders, timesheets, safety training and district online platforms.
• Use and knowledge of all cleaning equipment including riding equipment.
• Use appropriate PPE as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Read and respond to work‑related emails as necessary.
• Complete all required training.
• Participate in Summer Cleaning as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous custodial experience is preferred.
• Required computer skills include assessing and responding to email.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools is required.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's license
• Clear driving abstract required
• Social Security Card
• WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance

Ability to communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; physical stamina; ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Interacts regularly with various custodial staff, members of the community and other district employees. Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work.

The work is performed at various sites (indoors or outdoors) within the district. The job incumbent is often required to move from location to location to fill in for absent employees and to cover district events. Hours and days are subject to change based on District needs. The incumbent must be available to work weekdays and weekends.

Endurance
- Moving About:
Move from location to location constantly.

Endurance
- Overall Strength:
Exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing over 50 pounds should ask for assistance, 50 pounds occasionally, 25 to 49 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Standing/Walking:
Move about on foot or stand constantly.

Pushing/Pulling:
Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves toward the worker.

Lifting/Carrying:
Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry (transport) an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder periodically.

Controls:
Use one or both arms and/or hands to move controls on equipment periodically.

Climbing:
Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, or ropes using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms periodically. Be able to climb a ladder to 15 feet.

Bending/Stooping:
Steep by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and/or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side periodically.

Kneeling/Crouching:
Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine periodically.

Reaching:
Extend the hands and arms in any direction periodically.

Crawling:
Move about on the hands and knees or hand and feet periodically.

Handling:
Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with the hand or…