PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

Position Opening Announcement:                 

Custodian

8.0 Hrs/Day, Monday through Friday, evening shift

240 Days Year

Salish Coast Elementary

2020-21 School Year

Posting Date: August 17, 2020                    Posting No.  2020-08

The custodian is a member of the maintenance and operations team who is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing work necessary to provide a safe, clean, and properly lit educational environment.  Position involves working where needed throughout the District.  This position is subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, SEIU Local 925.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision of custodians and schedules is the responsibility of the Maintenance Facilities Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to learn and follow schedules, carry out instructions and work cooperatively with other employees.
2. Be highly self-motivated.
3. Good health, both physical and mental. Possess the physical capabilities to perform the job, including the lifting of items such as ladders, cleaning products, supplies in excess of 40 lbs.
4. Experience in cleaning buildings.
5. Knowledge of proper use and care of equipment and materials used in custodial work.
6. Be able to make the distinction between what is clean, sanitized and what isn't.
7. Practice proper safety standards.
8. Applicant responsible for obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification within six months of hire.
9. Good attendance is essential.

DUTIES:

1. Clean all areas assigned using approved methods and materials in accordance with performance expectations.
2. Use cleaners, disinfectants and finishes according to directions.
3. Refinish hard surface floors whenever necessary.
4. Keep tools and machines clean and in good repair.
5. Maintain custodial supplies as needed.
6. Sweep outside areas adjacent to exit doorways. Daily litter and outside building pick up.
7. Take care of minor maintenance problems.
8. Understand the use and care of fire fighting equipment provided and know where and how to operate alarm systems.
9. Practice proper safety conditions, eliminate and report hazards to prevent accidents.
10. See that all doors and windows are locked and the buildings secured after the school day is over and the end of shift.
11. Other duties as assigned.

DAILY PROCEDURES:

BATHROOM DAILY CLEANING MAY INCLUDE:

Restock dispensers with hand towels and toilet paper, clean mirrors, sinks, all lavatories, floors and sanitize bathrooms.

BUILDING DAILY CLEANING MAY INCLUDE:

            Remove graffiti

            Windows cleaned

            Doors cleaned of smudges and handprints

            Replace lights as needed

            Check exit lights

            Walls scrubbed as needed

            Window ledges dusted

            Trash removed from building

            Custodian room kept clean and organized

            Furniture cleaned and in good order; check for broken furniture

            Remove writing and gum from furniture

            Fire safety equipment checked, cabinets cleaned as needed

            Every room cleaned per schedule

            Check office for other building use during your shift

            Dust all appropriate parts of rooms including computers and TV monitors

            Check e-mail

            Security of areas before leaving -- lights out, doors locked, windows closed

External applications for this position will be accepted until filled.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials are available online at http://www.ptschools.org.

Salary Range: TBD

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

1. Completed Port Townsend School District application form
2. Letter of application stating specific qualifications for this position
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors

For application questions contact:

Carrie Baxter, Administrative Secretary or

Laurie McGinnis Payroll/HR Director

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA  98368

360 379-4511

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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.  Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator:  Amy Khile and Laurie McGinnis, 1610 Blaine St. (360)379-4511.  Section 504/ADA Coordinator:  Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. (360)379-4501.

NOTE:   New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI.  Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check.  There will be a $45.25 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer