Custodian - GHS Night Custodian .5

Gresham-Barlow School District; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district seeks a Custodian to maintain a sanitary and safe environment at Gresham High School. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, performing minor repairs, and ensuring safety. Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior experience in a similar setting. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior job-related experience in a school or institutional setting.
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of school facilities.
• Follows a cleaning schedule developed by appropriate personnel.
• Identifies and reports unsafe building conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type:
Classified (Facilities)/ Custodian 3

Date Posted:
5/9/2025

Location:
Gresham High School

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience school or institutional setting

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies

Adhering to safe work practices

Using cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment

Operating computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, etc.)

Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions

Performing basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents

Working from heights of up to 30 feet

Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team

Working independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks and adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice

Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously

Developing effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community

Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

Performs general cleaning and overall maintenance of school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment

Follows a cleaning schedule within an area of responsibility developed by appropriate personnel

Arranges furnishings and equipment to prepare spaces for internal and community group activities and events

Ensures energy conservation practices are in use

Identify and report any unsafe and damaged school building conditions to appropriate personnel

Informs students, other site personnel, and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities

Operates all equipment (e.g. lifts and ladders) in a safe manner

Performs minor repairs to structures and maintains equipment

Maintains a custodial communication system

Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site

Evaluates situations to take appropriate action and/or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution

Delivers variety of items (i.e. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties

Supports the relationship between the school and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with parents, community members, and other school visitors.

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the scope of the position

Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition

Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Ability to:

• sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• climb stairs and ladders
• talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
• use arms, wrists and hands in repetitive movements such as grasping and squeezing
• reach for and handle objects
• use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds or moving by pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds may also be required on occasion.

sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

climb stairs and ladders

talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment

use arms, wrists and hands in repetitive movements such as grasping and squeezing

reach for and handle objects

use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds or moving by pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds may also be required on occasion.

Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.

Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information about students, staff, and District operations

Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting

Exercising prudent judgment

Work independently in the performance of routine duties

Follow all District policies and work procedures

Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position

Maintain required licenses/certifications and successfully complete required training for the position

Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to the position

If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested

Demonstrate professionalism when working and communicating verbally and nonverbally with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Application Deadline:In-District Bargaining Unit Members May 15, 2025. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected Start Date:Approximately July 1, 2025.Exact date to be determined by the district.

4 hours/day, 260 days/year

Salary Range 12 $23.64 to $32.40/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of thisposition, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

CUSTODIAN

POSITION SUMMARY: The Custodian maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility by performing a wide variety of cleaning and maintenance functions in both the facility and grounds around the facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience school or institutional setting
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Knowledge of and Skill in:

• Methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies
• Adhering to safe work practices
• Using cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment
• Operating computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, etc.)
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Performing basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents
• Working from heights of up to 30 feet
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Working independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks and adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice
• Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Developing effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general cleaning and overall maintenance of school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment
• Follows a cleaning schedule within an area of responsibility developed by appropriate personnel
• Arranges furnishings and equipment to prepare spaces for internal and community group activities and events
• Ensures energy conservation practices are in use
• Identify and report any unsafe and damaged school building conditions to appropriate personnel
• Informs students, other site personnel, and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities
• Operates all equipment (e.g. lifts and ladders) in a safe manner
• Performs minor repairs to structures and maintains equipment
• Maintains a custodial communication system
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site
• Evaluates situations to take appropriate action and/or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution
• Delivers variety of items (i.e. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties
• Supports the relationship between the school and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with parents, community members, and other school visitors.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the scope of the position
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:
  • sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • climb stairs and ladders
  • talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
  • use arms, wrists and hands in repetitive movements such as grasping and squeezing
  • reach for and handle objects
  • use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds or moving by pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds may also be required on occasion.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information about students, staff, and District operations
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and successfully complete required training for the position
• Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Demonstrate professionalism when working and communicating verbally and nonverbally with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER