Custodian, Head (CK)
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Must be 21 years of age or older.Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.POSITION TITLE: Custodian, Head (CK)LOCATION: Chief Kamiakin ElementaryDATE POSTED: 11/15/2024JOB NUMBER: CL093-25-07HOURS/DAYS: 8.0/260 (Prorated for 2024-2025 school year)BENEFITS: PSE Custodial BenefitsSunnyside School DistrictJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Head CustodianREPORTS TO: Facilities/Maintenance CoordinatorUNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Custodial/Minor Maintenance GroundsPRIMARY PURPOSE:The job of Head Custodian is done for the purpose/s of keeping the building and grounds clean, neat, and orderly. The Day Custodian assists with minor maintenance of the building and grounds.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

Unlock doors, turn on lights, and disarm alarms.

Administrative services such as incoming mail pickup. Receiving school supplies and/or equipment, delivering special equipment within the building (may include unloading freight).

Responsible for the proper display and storage of flags.

Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by principals.

Take out and take down traffic signs daily (if needed).

Set up tables for breakfast and lunch. Take down tables and clean the area following breakfast/lunch.

Vacuum, mop and other general cleaning.

Pick up trash around sidewalks, parking lots and the playground daily. Empty outside garbage cans on a regular basis.

Check for and report any vandalism inside and outside.

Responsible for perimeter grounds care involving mowing, trimming, care of shrubbery and/or minor repairs to playground equipment and/or outside furniture.

Snow removal, as required, using hand tools or power equipment such as snow blowers and garden type tractors with attachments.

Responsible for cleanup and sanitation of areas involving sick students.

Wash windows weekly, inside and out.

Check emergency lighting fixtures monthly.

Check fire extinguishers monthly.

Check roof drains quarterly.

Replace light bulbs, ballasts, and other parts as needed with appropriate training,

Replace damaged ceiling tile as needed.

Minor repairs to faucets, toilets, sinks and urinals as needed.

Periodic scheduled cleaning of lighting fixtures, walls, windows, furnishings, appliances, whiteboards, bulletin boards, etc.

Repair door problems, handles, latches, loose screws and closers.

Unclog toilets, urinals and drinking fountains as needed.

Follow and execute Custodial standards.

Head custodians will provide training to new custodial staff, teaching them proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.

Event coordination.

Assist Event Custodian as needed.

Use and knowledge of all cleaning equipment including riding equipment, lawn mowers and trimmers.

Use appropriate PPE as needed.

Other related duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Read and respond to work related emails daily.

Complete all required training.Order supplies in a timely manner.

Check HVAC temperatures and change air filters as needed.

Reset clocks and electrical breakers as needed.

Adjust desks and tables and replace glides.

Wash custodial mops and towels and laundry.

Fill water softeners.

Periodic scheduled heavy cleaning and maintenance for all types of flooring including carpeting, gym floors, tile floors, concrete floors, wood floors, etc.

Be trained and train others to use Access Control and Access Control badges.

Lead summer cleaning teams.

Assist with evaluation of the facility.

Identify safety and security concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent.Previous custodial experience is preferred.Required computer skills include assessing and responding to email, creating tickets and ordering supplies.Knowledge of basic hand tools is required.Licenses/Special RequirementsValid Washington State Drivers license.Social Security Card.WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Ability to communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; physical stamina; and ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Interacts regularly with various custodial staff, members of the community and other district employees. Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships will all persons contacted in the course of work. Maintain a leadership role within the buildingCommunicate and help direct custodial staff within the building to maintain custodial standards.WORKING CONDITIONS:PHYSICAL DEMANDS;Endurance-Moving About: Move from location to location constantly.Endurance-Overall Strength: Exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing over 50 pounds should ask for assistance, 50 pounds occasionally, 25 to 49 pounds frequently, and/or up-to 10 to 20 pounds constantly.Standing/Walking: Move about on foot or stand constantly.Pushing/Pulling: Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves toward the worker.Lifting/Carrying: Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry (transport) an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder periodically.Controls: use one or both arms and/or hands to move controls on equipment periodically.Climbing: Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, or ropes using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms periodically. Be able to climb a ladder to 15 feet.Bending/Stooping: Steep by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and/or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side periodically.Kneeling/Crouching: Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine periodically.Reaching: Extend the hands and arms in any direction periodically.Crawling: Move about on the hands and knees or hand and feet periodically.Handling: Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with the hand or hands periodically.Talking: Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word or impart oral information to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceive the nature of sounds by the air constantly.Seeing: Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects when working constantly.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Temperature Changes: Endure variations in temperature that are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause noticeable bodily reactions occasionally. The work is primarily indoors, although some outdoor work is required. Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesReasoning: Apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.Mathematical: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.Reading: Be able to read and understand Writing: Be able to maintain records using proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.Speaking: Speak simple sentences, using normal word order, and present and past tenses.Repetition: Perform a few routine and uninvolved tasks over and over again according to set procedures, sequence, or pace with little opportunity for diversion or interruption. Interaction with people is included when it is routine, continual, or prescribed.Technical: Able to check work orders, completed required online training and use computerized record keeping systems.Knowledge of basic computer skills, checking work orders, time sheets, electronic record keeping systems, Safe School training and Employee Access.Interpersonal: Demonstrate willingness to allow interpersonal relationships in job situations beyond receiving work instructions.Decisive: Should be able to solve problems, make evaluations, or reach conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria.FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: HourlyEVALUATION: Facilities/Maintenance Coordinator or designee* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.Approved by:Appropriate Administrator (date) Human Resources (date)Last Revision: November 15, 2023;December 2, 2022