Custodian I - 8 hours/day - Pool

Hood-River-County-Sd; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement contributions

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Sick leave

Job summary

Hood River County School District is seeking a Custodian I for an evening shift (3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Monday–Friday).

This full-time, year-round role includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, vacation after one year, sick leave and paid holidays. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary, safe facility; preparing rooms for meetings and events; delivering supplies; and securing the premises.

Qualifications

• Experience in school custodial or institutional building maintenance or related trade.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and clean effectively.
• Clear communication with staff and students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, activities and events.
• Clean district facilities including offices, classrooms, restrooms, gym and cafeteria.
• Deliver supplies, mail and packages to designated staff.
• Maintain regular attendance and on-time performance.
• Inform staff and students about safety and maintenance.
• Secure facilities and grounds to ensure safety.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian I - 8 hours/day - Pool

Hood River County SD Multiple Locations - Hood River, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hood River County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5915885
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open until filled. This is a Regular, 8 hour/day Custodian I position. We may fill more than one vacancy from this job posting pool. The anticipated shift will be3 p.m. to11:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

This full time, year-round position includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, vacation after one year, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Custodian 1” is done for the purpose of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure. Employees in the “Custodian 1” classification are usually assigned to work during evening hours, but may be required to work other schedules. These employees receive daily lead direction from a site Head Custodian, and are supervised by the District Operations and Facilities Director, and do not supervise other employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events).
• Cleans district facilities (i.e. offices, floors, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed by supervisor, principal or head custodian) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment
• Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose ofdistributing the materials to the appropriate parties
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignments for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Informs principal, supervisor, other site personneland students for the purpose ofproviding information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose ofminimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i.e., unlock & lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn lights off/on; operate heating plant and equipment)

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnelas may berequired for the purpose ofsupporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Repairs furniture, equipment and minor building damage for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Requests equipment and supplies through the supervisor for the purpose ofmaintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities
• May maintain school grounds and operate equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: One year prior job related experience in school custodial or institutional building maintenance or related trade.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.

Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices.

Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate effectively with students, staff and parents. Maintain satisfactory and predictable attendance. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception. Bilingual ability in English/Spanish helpful but not required.

Education Required:High School diploma or GEDrecommended.

Any offer of employment made byHood RiverCounty School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to,marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except thosefederally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• May require a post offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Thehourly payrange listed below is for the 2026/27 school year.Classified employees who pass the District's English/Spanish bilingual test will earn an additional 5% per hour. The anticipated work shift will also qualify for a $.75 cents/hour pay differential.

Hood River County School District offers a comprehensive benefits program, including family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid sick leave and holidays, and payment into the employee's retirement account.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.

Position Type: Full Time-Regular

Salary: $18.71 to $21.27 N/A

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Todd Rainwater , Operations Director
• Multiple Locations
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]