Substitute Custodians

Camas School District; United States; On-site; USD 27,833 - 39,641; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB eligibility

TRS/SERS retirement eligibility

Job summary

The Camas School District is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain school buildings and surrounding areas in an environmentally conscious manner for student and community use.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and common areas, disinfecting restrooms, performing minor repairs, and supporting event setups. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a diverse school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of custodial experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums and auto-scrubbers.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office.
• Willingness to perform related duties to support the building and school community.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, clean and vacuum floors in classrooms, offices, halls, and common areas.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect lavatories daily, including mirrors and fixtures.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs; replace bulbs and fixtures as needed.
• Clean windows inside and out; maintain cleanliness of cafeteria and kitchen.
• Move furniture, assist with event setups, and ensure building security.
• Assist with summer deep cleaning projects and coordinate custodial supplies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Planning and Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hours and Locations Vary

Hours and locations vary according to school needs.

Salary

$24.49 per hour

Reports to

Custodial Supervisor

Purpose

Maintains the school buildings and surrounding areas in an environmentally conscious manner so that they are safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean for student and community use.

Essential Functions

1. Sweep, dust, mop, clean, and vacuum hard and carpeted floors in classrooms, offices, halls, and all common areas.
2. Thoroughly clean and disinfect lavatories daily to include mirrors, sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, etc. Keep all dispensers full.
3. Performs minor maintenance and repairs as requested or needed to include replacing light bulbs, fluorescent globes, repairing furniture and fixtures, minor carpentry work, clearing plugged drains, replacing loose tiles, etc.
4. Clean all windows, inside and out.
5. Clean and disinfect cafeteria and kitchen daily.
6. Move furniture and equipment as needed or requested.
7. Assists with set up and take down of equipment and furnishing for breakfast, lunch, and other school events.
8. Assumes responsibility for security of building; all doors and windows locked, lights off, security set.
9. Clean and disinfect school as needed in response to illnesses or accidents.
10. Maintain all entries, walks and driveways in snowy or icy conditions.
11. Install fixtures as requested.
12. Reports any needed major repairs and/or hazards to principal and operations director. Complete help tickets as needed.
13. Remove all garbage from building. Assist with any recycling programs at the building.
14. Works on special projects during summers and breaks to include deep cleaning, refinishing floors, etc.
15. Maintain custodial supplies by coordinating orders with the operations department.
16. Other related duties as requested to ensure the safe operations of the building.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Professional Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Two years of custodial experience, preferably in a school environment.
3. Experience operating equipment to include vacuums, polishers, auto-scrubbers, etc.
4. Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
5. Basic computer skills to include MS Office applications.
6. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned to support the building and school community.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

1. Climbing ladders up to 14 feet
2. Lifting up to 50 pounds unaided
3. Bending, pushing, pulling, stooping
4. Working in a noisy crowded environment at times.
5. Safely using a variety of chemicals for cleaning and prepping

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits

School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.