Custodial Services | Assistant Custodian

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking an entry-level Custodian to perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance in school facilities under supervision. You will sweep, mop, dust, service restrooms, operate floor machines, and assist with simple repairs while following established procedures.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and adhering to safety rules. Hours vary by assignment; candidates must provide their own transportation to various sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Climb ladders and scaffolds
• Relate with others
• Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment
• Cleaning tools and equipment
• Hours vary depending on assignment
• Must provide own transportation between and to school sites
• Must be able to work split shifts

Responsibilities

• Sweep, clean and dust classrooms, offices, halls.
• Mop floors and service floor finishes; operate cleaners.
• Washes walls and windows; prepare cleaning solutions.
• Gathers and disposes of trash.
• Lifts/moves heavy objects; climb ladders/scaffolds.
• Operate floor scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums.
• Provide basic maintenance repairs (bulbs, cords, sharpeners).
• Unlocks/locks buildings.
• Prepare brief memos for supervisors about issues observed.
• Start heating stoves as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Read/Write English

Arithmetic

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Routine tasks

Ladders & scaffolds

Interpersonal skills

Tool handling

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Power lawn mowers

Sweepers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Work performed under the direct supervision of a Custodian Engineer of Group 4 Building, Licensed Assistant of Group 3 Elementary Building, Licensed Assistant of small Middle Schools or Head Assistant in a High School. Performs routine custodial duties in a scheduled work area according to established procedures. This is an entry level custodial position; incumbents receive initial instruction for each operation but are expected to perform duties without continual instruction.

• Sweeps, cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, halls, and other school spaces; cleans and services restrooms.
• Mops floors and applies floor finish; operates mechanical cleaners and polishers.
• Washes walls, windows, etc; prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to written or oral instructions.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and wastes.
• Lifts/moves various heavy objects; works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights.
• Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuum pickup machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
• Provides maintenance repairs such as but not limited to light bulbs, shade cords, pencil sharpeners and limited glazing.
• Unlocks and locks up office and buildings.
• Prepares brief written memoranda for supervisors regarding building damage or problems observed duringcleaning assignments.
• Starts heating stoves as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Climb ladders and scaffolds
• Relate with others
• Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment
• Cleaning tools and equipment

Hours vary depending on assignment.

Section headquarters is located in the John Stanford Center at 2445 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA 98124-1165.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Custodians must provide their own transportation between and to school sites and job locations. Must be able to work split shifts.