26-100; Custodian; Maintenance; 1.0 FTE; Probationary (Multiple Positions)

ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland School District 5 is seeking a Custodian for the Maintenance Department to perform cleaning, maintenance and ground care of school facilities. The role supports a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and the community, with duties performed under limited supervision.

Work Schedule: swing shift 3:00pm – 11:30pm, 1.0 FTE, probationary. Must follow district safety policies, operate cleaning equipment and report hazards promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to interact with students, staff and community appropriately.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety rules.
• Basic math and measurement ability for tasks and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Follow district policies and procedures.
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain floors.
• Set up and move furniture for events.
• Report hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain building security and light checks.
• Provide customer service to staff and students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Custodian; 1.0 FTE; Probationary (Multiple Positions)

F.L.S.A.: Non Exempt

Assignment: Maintenance Department

Reports To: Maintenance Director

Salary: $19.06 - $23.28 (2025-26 Salary Schedule; 2026-27 Salary Schedule to be determined)

Job Summary

This position completes a variety of tasks in the general care of school buildings and surrounding grounds. Provides safe and clean school buildings for students, staff, and community. Performs duties with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work swing shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Essential Duties And Besponsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Daily cleans and disinfects areas as assigned (i.e. rooms, halls, offices, rest rooms, cafeteria, etc.).
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes, mops and buffs all types of floor surfaces as assigned.
• Weekly dusts each assigned room.
• Daily washes windows, white boards, walls, doors and baseboards.
• Cleans and polishes furniture, windows, metal work and computer screens as needed.
• Daily washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms as well as cleans sinks, fixtures, panels and drinking fountains daily.
• Picks up and discards trash in and around assigned buildings.
• Sets up, takes down and moves tables, chairs, equipment, shelving and partitions for meetings, athletic events and other needs as assigned.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor lighting.
• Checks and stocks bathroom supplies.
• Cleans up spills (including bodily fluids) in safe and appropriate manner.
• Responds to special requests for custodial services from staff members with supervisor approval.
• Locks doors and windows, turns off lights and secures buildings and property as assigned.
• Makes minor repairs (i.e., sinks, tiles, lockers, change light bulbs, etc.).
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Maintains basic grounds keeping of school property, including mowing, trimming and watering.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff.
• Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
• Participate as an effective team member.
• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Is available when needed to complete regular and emergent job duties.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a sale environment.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Ability to interact with students, staff and community appropriately.
• Language Skills: Ability to be understand and be understood by coworkers and community as needed. Ability to understand and follow written instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in variety of situations.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and a valid Oregon Drivers license. Previous hazardous materials and asbestos training preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others including understanding and being understood. The employee is frequently required to travel through and between buildings; conduct fine manipulation tasks, reach items in tight spaces, at heights and low to the ground. Tasks may include climbing ladders and noticing odors. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision. Demonstrate ability to operate cleaning tools and other equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high. The employee is exposed to a variety of conditions including: wet or humid, work near moving parts, work in high precarious places, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (i.e., boiler room), risk of electrical shock and vibration.

VALUES

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Other

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any speci?c terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Family And Medical Leave Rights

English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlang.pdf

Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf