Custodial Utility​/Cleaning Tech; Byrom Elementary School

Work Year: 260

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Salary:
Range F-G

JOB TITLE:

Utility Cleaning Technician

REPORTS TO:

Manager of Custodians

FTE: 1.0 (8 hours per day) 3:00 to 11:30 pm

Employees in this classification are responsible for cleanliness, upkeep, and general care of buildings and grounds. The primary responsibility is to provide students, staff, and community with a safe, comfortable, & clean environment.

• Determine and use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to reduce exposure to, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens, heights, chemicals, vehicle safety, propane and other equipment.
• Perform all aspects of cleaning including but not limited to: cleaning, floor care-wax, finish, strip, buff (carpet, VCT, gym, concrete), painting, furniture moving, disinfecting, power washing, assist with filter changes, staff work orders, general grounds work (mowing, weeding, raking, pruning, edging).
• Adhere to schedule: follow direction and schedules assigned by Team Leader/Building Specialist.
• Perform District supported cleaning methods including proper use and care of custodial materials and equipment.
• Monitor, prepare, and clean up after building use activities, assuring users are in areas reserved & assigned, set up and/or tear down chairs, tables, scoreboards, dust mop gyms, etc., secure school/building after an event.
• Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance; follow District uniform/dress code guidelines.
• Ensure energy conservation practices are in use.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision: demonstrate and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Follow written or oral instructions; comply with District procedures, policies, and safety guidelines
• Customer service & interpersonal skills: properly respond to requests, adjust schedules to meet the needs of the building, communicate issues/repairs to Team Leader/Custodial Supervisor; effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and community including diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages; work harmoniously with others.
• Time management skills are essential to providing and producing sufficient work.
• Exercise good judgment during emergencies.
• Must be able to read, write, and/or comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS), follow instructions on chemicals, equipment, procedures, schedules, accident reports, and any necessary documents to perform the duties in this position.
• Hold a current Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
• Maintain personal vehicle insurance at all times in a level acceptable to the District; must maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by the District and must be able to be insured by District’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Hold or acquire upon employment a valid first aid card and maintain it throughout employment.
• All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision & guide less skilled employees.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Throughout a 6-8 hour shift, be able to repeatedly stand/walk, use backpack vacuums (9-11lbs), stoop/bend, twist, reach, pull, grasping and fine hand manipulation; occasionally (up to 33% of the day) climb ladders, balance, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb to gym ceiling heights, use scaffolding, walk roofs, and climb in to and out of boiler rooms; must be able to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the…