PPS Full-time Custodian - 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) - Various locations

Portland Public Schools; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking dedicated full-time custodians to support a clean and safe learning environment. As part of the custodial team, you will collaborate to maintain facilities, support school events, and promote equity initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and support team initiatives.
• Previous custodial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the custodial team to maintain cleanliness.
• Perform various cleaning tasks like dusting, mopping, and waste removal.
• Assist with after school activities and emergency responses.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

To apply: PPS Full-time Custodian

Location: Current openings throughout the city of Portland.

Selection Process: Eligible candidates will be invited to interview as vacancies occur.

Conditions of Employment: At the time of employment, new hires must successfully pass a criminal background check, provide proof of employment eligibility, and pass a physical exam in which they can safely perform job related responsibilities.

Your mission as part of the Custodial Team is to enhance the learning environment of our students by providing facilities that are clean and well-managed, resulting in every school receiving a high level of customer service and support. As a stand-out Custodian you are professional, a natural problem solver, and a team player. You may have previous custodial experience or are new to being a Custodian but have the team player mindset and eagerness to learn in order to support the PPS Graduate Portrait.

What You Will Do

• You’ll collaborate with your team to ensure your building is clean. Tasks include being able to dust, sweep, mop, wax floors, wash windows, clean sumps, vacuum, clean carpets, empty waste baskets/garbage cans, etc.
• You’ll prioritize the cleaning of different types of rooms including restrooms, kitchens, cafeterias, gymnasiums, etc.
• You’ll ensure your building is well maintained and change lights, perform minor maintenance, or other general custodial duties.
• You’ll work with school staff to set up your building for after school activities, special events, and/or meetings.
• You’ll aid staff with special projects such as moving heavy, bulky items.
• You’ll be available to be on call for after hours emergency assistance to the building if needed.
• You’ll collaborate in building wide Equity initiatives that promote the PPS mission.
• Eventually you’ll know your building well and may be responsible for locking and securing the building at the end of your shift.
• You may be assigned other reasonably related duties.
  
  

Compensation details: 20.99 Hourly Wage