English Teacher 2024 -25 - North

Salem Keizer Public School District - Salem, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Custodian position at Thompson Elementary is a critical role responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security of the school facility. This position requires a commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the public. The custodian will work for 6 hours per day, totaling 180 days per year, and will be compensated according to the PSE Level 5 Salary Schedule, starting at $23.45 per hour for the 2023-2024 school year. The role involves a variety of cleaning and custodial services, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and maintaining bathrooms and showers. The custodian will also be responsible for setting up and taking down equipment for events, ensuring the facility is prepared for school and public events as needed. In addition to routine cleaning tasks, the custodian will perform major summer cleaning, including floor finishes and minor repairs such as painting and fixing leaks. The position requires effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public to ensure safety and security. The custodian will also conduct security checks of the facility and may operate building heating and ventilation controls. The role may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires the ability to lift heavy objects and operate power equipment. A pre-placement physical and testing are required, with costs covered by the district.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned parts of the school facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions.
• Opens and/or locks building doors and operates alarm system for security according to established procedures.
• Sets up and takes down a wide variety of equipment and furniture for events, assemblies, and public use of school facilities.
• Maintains effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public for safety, security, and public relations.
• Performs major summer cleaning of the facility, including floor finishes, furniture, equipment, painting, and repairs.
• Spot cleans and makes minor repairs, such as painting, plastering, and fixing leaks.
• Performs security checks of the facility, perimeter, doors, and windows.
• Pressure washes locker rooms, showers, and kitchen areas as needed.
• Washes windows.
• Operates or uses hydraulic lift, ladders, scaffolding, blowers, and floor polishing equipment.
• May be required to operate building heating/ventilation controls and monitor fire alarms.
• Moves supplies and materials as directed and may be required to sign for and receive deliveries.
• May be called on to provide off-hours access to student lockers.
• Stocks and orders custodial supplies as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of grounds as assigned, including sweeping walkways and removing litter.

Requirements

• Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.
• Ability to distinguish cleaning compounds and materials.
• Ability to learn the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing, and other general maintenance.
• Ability to move and position furniture and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.

Benefits

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Other Compensation