Night Custodian

Oregon Public Schools - Molalla, OR

Full-time

Molalla, OR

About the position

The Night Custodian position serves Molalla High School and is responsible for providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop. The role involves performing routine cleaning work in school buildings according to a schedule provided by the Head Custodian or Maintenance Supervisor/Administrator. The position requires working primarily during the evening hours when school is in session and may change to daytime hours at other times of the year.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas of the school as assigned (i.e., classrooms, halls, offices, rest rooms, cafeteria, kitchen, gymnasium, etc.)
• Vacuum, mop, buff floors, wash windows, clean chalk/white boards, dust, paint, replace light bulbs, make minor repairs, etc.
• Sweep walks and entrances, and pick up debris on the grounds, clean drains, gutters, and roofs
• Wash, scrub, disinfect rest rooms daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures, door panels, and drinking fountains daily
• Clean up spills, pick up trash, respond to special requests for custodial services from faculty members with supervisor approval
• Set up, take down, and move furniture, shelving and partitions as assigned
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to the proper authority
• Perform routine groundskeeping duties such as grass cutting, tree and shrub trimming to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition
• Clean and polish any metal works such as hand railings
• Be responsible for locking doors and windows, turning out lights and securing building as assigned
• Requisition custodial supplies and equipment as directed, assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information
• Assist in greeting and directing visitors to the appropriate person and location
• Participate in complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings during the summer and winter breaks
• Participate in inservice programs as assigned
• Perform such other tasks as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education (some experience in school custodial work preferred)
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and teachers
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety
• Knowledge of cleansing methods and the use, care and safety of cleaning materials and equipment
• Knowledge of requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Knowledge of the operation of a heating plant and equipment
• Familiar with handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Ability to perform physical requirements which may include moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to lift and move furniture, desks, shelving, staging, and cleaning supplies
• Ability to operate buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and other equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, stretch and bend to perform cleaning, repairs, painting, cleaning roof, gutters, and drains
• Ability to walk to various locations within the school building and the grounds
• Ability to work primarily in a standing position
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids in cleaning due to student injury or illness

Nice-to-haves

• Valid Oregon Driver's License (preferred)
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance