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An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated custodian to ensure a clean and safe environment for students. This role involves performing essential cleaning and maintenance tasks, assisting in classroom setup, and promoting a positive atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment. With a focus on safety and professionalism, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of students and staff. Join a team that values community engagement and supports a vibrant learning environment.
Custodian - Komachin PM Shift (3:00PM-11:30PM)
North Thurston Public Schools | Lacey, WA 98503
8.0 hours/day; 5 days/week; 260 days/year
Classification: Custodian
Location: Assigned Building
Reports to: Principal or Designee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Custodians
This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification, and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment. The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature. Assists in campus security as necessary.
The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.
The school custodian receives day-to-day direction from the school administrator(s) and receives specific performance requirements from the supervisor for maintenance/custodial. The school custodian operates within district and school policies and procedures, and by applying acceptable custodial standards, Labor and Industry standards, and OSHA standards.
The physical demands and work environment 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 frequently required to bend, sit, move about, hear and speak. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee may be required to work in restricted spaces to include crawling and/or climbing as working at heights. Required to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.
Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts and district vehicles. Ability to spend most of the workday standing, lifting, and walking. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to use properly such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.
Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically, and over the phone. Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses during the course of their duties.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
THIS IS A UNION POSITION
Equal Opportunity Employer:
North Thurston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Effective June 11, 1992, pursuant to Public Law 92544 all new employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check. All employment is considered temporary until receipt of satisfactory check. Proof that the fingerprinting process has begun must be supplied to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.