Forks Elementary Custodian

Location: Forks

Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ability to follow written and oral instructions

* Strong organizational and communication skills

* High School Diploma/GED, preferred

REQUIREMENTS

* Must comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.

* Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds and work off ladders

POSITION INFORMATION:

* 8 hours per day, 10:00am to 6:30pm with a 30 min lunch/260 days per year

* PSE Scale - Custodian

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

CUSTODIAN

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

This job reports to Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor

Essential Functions

* Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.

* Attends in service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

* Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.

* Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.

* Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.

* Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. faucets, toilets, replace lights , etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.

* Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

* Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; preserving floors, walls, fixtures, etc., cleaning materials; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data;

and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules;

working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant…