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Assignment Begin Date: 17-Nov-2025

Level: District/Department

Working Calendar: 260 Days

I want to: Support

Salary: $23.18483-$29.91006

Vacancy Notice Type: Classified

Position Category: Custodial Services

School / Department Address: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR 97003

Employment type: Full Time

Additional Position Details: Hours and Location To Be Determined

Purpose: The Custodian II maintains an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; assists with furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Reports to: Custodial Field Supervisor or Maintenance Services Supervisor. Indirectly reports to: Custodial Foreman, School Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

The Custodian II works independently following standardized routines under general supervision. The nature of the work requires adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. The incumbent interfaces and problem‑solves with school administrative staff, teachers and non‑licensed school staff, colleagues, students, and visitors. Because this job involves frequent interaction with students, the position requires a high level of professional decorum, calm, and ability to act as a role model to young people. The incumbent does not have supervisory responsibilities, but does provide guidance and direction to the Custodian I as well as to temporary and substitute employees. The Custodian II may be required to work either a day shift or an evening shift, and may be required to work at multiple sites within a shift.

The Custodian II provides specialized custodial and maintenance services in one or more of the following areas:

• Single Site Custodian II: Performs routine custodial tasks while assigned to a single District school or site. May assume a leadership role and assist with the direction of work among peers who perform custodial duties. The single site Custodian II may also perform general facility maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Split Custodian II: Performs routine custodial tasks while assigned to two or more District schools or sites on a regularly scheduled basis. May assume a leadership role and assist with the direction of work among peers who perform custodial duties. The split Custodian II may also perform general facility maintenance and grounds upkeep at any of the assigned multiple sites.
• Roving Custodian II: Performs routine custodial tasks upon being assigned to any District school or site on a daily basis. May assume a leadership role and assist with the direction of work among peers who perform custodial duties. The roving Custodian II may also perform general facility maintenance and grounds upkeep at any of the assigned multiple sites.

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Ensures proper standards of cleanliness and solid building appearance by being responsible for the following:
• Vacuums, cleans, and extracts (shampoos) rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, burnishing, and scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, desks, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Services soap dispensers, towel dispensers, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Assists office staff with mail and deliveries to areas of the school.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Operates power sweepers, burnishers, and other power equipment.
• Inspects work upon completion of assigned schedule and completes any unfinished work.
• Helps direct work of Custodian I’s onsite.
• Routinely follows proper cleaning procedures and uses proper chemicals and cleaners safely, productively, and according to directions given in training.
• Routinely uses and operates cleaning equipment and tools safely and in accordance with the training instructions provided. Learns and utilizes new tools and technologies as needed by the District.
• Attends training courses as required and responds to instructions both on the job and in training classes.
• Assists the Custodial Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Leader and/or other team members in other matters of cleanliness, preventative maintenance, and/or ongoing minor building and grounds maintenance.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., ventilation systems, generator alarms, fire alarms, firefighting equipment, water leaks, fires, etc.) and takes appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Responds to immediate needs for cleaning and or safety assistance as requested by school staff or the Custodial Foreman.
• Sets up and removes equipment (e.g. chairs, tables, bleachers, portable walls, etc.) prior to and after activities.
• Reports facility preventative maintenance and repair requirements to the Custodial Foreman to ensure proper working order and appearance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assume a leadership role and assist with the direction of work among peers who perform custodial duties.
• Secures the building at the completion of shift.
• Directs and escorts students, visitors, and community members.
• Travels between District sites as directed.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the custodial staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook, other Beaverton School District policies and procedures, and all required District and department training.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Must possess high school diploma, or G.E.D.
• Must possess two‑years experience in custodial work or any combination of experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job.
• Must read, understand, and follow multi‑step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Upon hire, must demonstrate understanding of basic health standards to comply with District and State regulations and must demonstrate an understanding of safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to comply with District and State regulations as they relate to District building and safety.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to safety practices and to comply with District procedures for use of custodial cleaning produces and equipment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a set routine at a pace that meets District standards, and must demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Must demonstrate flexibility to changing working environments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use District cleaning equipment and solve problems related to equipment operations.

• Must be able to pass a physical exam.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
• Must possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes.

The Custodian II largely works indoors, but will also work outside in all kinds of weather, and often in the dark. Most of the custodian’s work‑time involves undertaking activities of a physical nature. Seasonal weather‑related activity such as cleaning leaves in the fall, ice and snow in the winter and window cleaning in the summer months may require prolonged work time outside snow in the winter and window cleaning in the summer months may require prolonged work time outside.

The incumbent will frequently stand, but will also walk, climb stairs and ladders, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in the normal course of their workday. At times the incumbent will spend prolonged periods of time standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending, stooping, and kneeling. The incumbent will routinely lift up to 55 pounds, by himself/herself and lift more than 55 pounds with assistance.

The work environment is often controlled and often quiet, but the work environment will also frequently include moderate to loud noise. The work environment includes exposure to fumes, cleaning solvents and vibration with some equipment. Other potential exposures and hazards include but are not limited to: Chemicals, toxins, dirt, playground/office equipment, furniture, communicable diseases, and power/hand‑operated equipment and machinery.

Work Year: 260 days

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Date Approved: February 10, 2016

Date Revised: February 10, 2016

We invite you to visit Beaverton’s Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package*, which include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job‑related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.
• Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.

The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

22-Nov-2025