Custodian Jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

Job Title : Substitute Custodian, District

Reports to : Custodial Director

Work Schedule : Will be determined by the job(s) the substitute is willing to fill (most shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 2 : 30 pm-11 : 00 pm), current openings are available.

Salary : $ per hour

Benefits : Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor of Custodial Services or designee, this custodian position will maintain the building to meet safety and health standards as determined by district policy and by state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions :

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties :

• Routinely check buildings and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and safety. Inform supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Be familiar with all materials and equipment used in preventative maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Properly clean and maintain all areas of responsibility to the level of sanitation and safety that is determined and governed by supervisor and state and federal laws.
• Secure all buildings and equipment.
• Become acquainted with custodial cleaning supplies and their proper usage.
• Operate and maintain all custodial equipment.
• Extensively sweep, dust, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Dust all areas in the building.
• Wash furniture, walls, windows, garbage cans, woodwork, etc.
• Clean fixtures including : drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
• Apply floor sealers and finishes.
• Sweep sidewalk and blacktop.
• Shovel snow and chip ice off walks and steps.
• Perform heavy and extensive carpet cleaning.
• Safely utilize ladders and multiple lift systems to replace burned out lights in gym area, rooms, hallways, and outside floodlights to access the roof for maintenance as needed.
• Carry and stack furniture and other heavy objects.
• Assist in making temporary repairs on broken windows and locks.
• Empty trash receptacles throughout the building on a daily basis and as needed.
• If something occurs or is noticed that affects the safety of students, staff, and visitors inform supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to work various shifts, when required, as a result of extra-curricular activities or emergencies.
• Must be neat, clean, and dress appropriately.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and / or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all District policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Essential Physical Demands :

This list of essential physical demands is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following demands :

Desired Skills :

Minimum Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and / or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination; Title IX Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; ADA / Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; Section 504 Coordinator : Heather Awbery, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator : Brian Talbott, Phone : (509) ###-####, , 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.