| Location | Auburn, WA |
Job Title: Custodian A Reports To: Executive Director of Support Services or Other Identified Administrator Unit Classification: Public School Employees of Auburn (PSEA) Duties and responsibilities :
Cleaning
and
upkeep
of
assigned
areas/facilities;
Operations
of
heating
plant,
plumbing,
and
mechanical
devices;
Assume
responsibility
for
the
building,
grounds,
and
direction
of
other
custodial
personnel
in
absence
of
head
custodian;
Perform
simple
maintenance
and
repairs;
Other
related
duties
and
responsibilities
as
assigned.
Requirements :
Must
be
able
to
communicate
effectively
in
English,
including
speaking,
listening,
and
basic
written
skills.
This
includes,
but
is
not
limited
to:
Reading
and
understanding
safety
and
emergency
communication
Product
labels
and
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDS)
Work
instructions
Communication
with
Supervisors
and
Team
Members
Documentation
and
record
keeping
Customer
Interaction
Professional
Development
Verifiable
record
of
good
attendance.
Ability
to
change
shifts
on
short
notice.
Must
have
completed
a
district
in-service
custodial
training
course
or
be
willing
to
complete
the
first
one
available.
Knowledge
and
use
of
custodial
cleaning
procedures,
including
the
care
of
carpeting
and
other
types
of
flooring.
Ability
to
lift
or
move
objects
up
to
50
pounds.
Must
have
the
ability
to
twist,
stoop/bend,
squat,
kneel
or
crawl.
Must
be
able
to
use
chemical
products
and/or
pesticides.
Ability
to
establish
and
maintain
good
rapport
with
staff,
students,
and
the
public.
Employment
history
verifying
successful
custodial
performance.
Ability
to
work
independently
or
work
under
the
direction
of
others.
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
with
district
staff
and
community
patrons.
Employment
is
on
a
conditional
basis
pending
completion
of
a
post-offer
employment
physical.
(Existing
district
employees
will
be
exempt
from
post-offer
physical.)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:
Ability
to
recognize
and
demonstrate
awareness
of
one's
own
cultural
identity
as well as accepting and respecting the cultural identity of others.
Commitment
to
establishing
and
supporting
an
environment
that
promotes
cultural competence and equitable treatment of all staff, students, and families of the district.
Ability
to
support
and
promote
the
Auburn
School
District's
commitment
to
"Engage.
Educate. Empower With Equity and Excellence". Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: The Custodian A position requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking,
bending,
stooping,
reaching,
and
lifting.
The
employee
must
be
able
to
lift,
carry,
or
move
items
weighing
up
to
50
pounds
and
perform
tasks
involving
twisting,
kneeling,
squatting,
or
crawling
as
needed.
Responsibilities
may
also
include
climbing
ladders,
operating
custodial
equipment
(e.g.,
floor
scrubbers,
vacuums,
and
mechanical
devices),
and
performing
simple
maintenance
or
minor
repairs.
This
role
also
requires
the
safe
use
of
cleaning
chemicals,
including
pesticides,
and
the
ability
to
follow
all
safety
procedures
and
product
guidelines.
Work
Environment:
Work
is
primarily
performed
indoors
in
school
buildings,
including
classrooms,
offices,
restrooms,
and
mechanical
rooms,
with
occasional
work
in
outdoor
settings
such
as
school
grounds
and
parking
lots.
The
noise
level
may
vary
from
quiet
to
loud,
depending
on
location
and
activity.
The
role
involves
regular
exposure
to
cleaning
agents,
dust,
waste
materials,
and
bodily
fluids.
Employees
must
be
comfortable
working
in
environments
that
may
involve
high
traffic
or
interaction
with
students,
staff,
and
the
public.
Custodian
A
personnel
may
be
required
to
respond
to
urgent
situations
(e.g.,
spills,
weather-related
hazards)
and
assume
leadership
responsibilities
in
the
absence
of
the
Head
Custodian.