Physical Education Elementary 2024-25 - Schirle

Salem Keizer Public School District - Salem, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Salem, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Head Custodian at Liberty Middle School is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security of the school facility. This position requires a commitment to providing a safe and sanitary environment conducive to student learning and support functions. The Head Custodian will oversee the work of other custodial staff, ensuring that all cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. This role involves preparing the building for school and public events, which includes setting up and taking down equipment and furniture as needed. The Head Custodian will also be responsible for conducting fire and earthquake drills, maintaining effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public, and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols. In addition to routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and trash removal, the Head Custodian will perform minor repairs and maintenance, including painting, plumbing, and other general maintenance tasks. The position requires the ability to operate various cleaning equipment and tools, as well as the capacity to manage custodial budgets and order supplies. The Head Custodian will also be responsible for training and supervising night shift custodial staff, maintaining records of work orders and inspections, and ensuring that the facility is prepared for the start of the school year through major summer cleaning efforts. The Head Custodian must be able to handle frequent interruptions and deal with a wide range of behaviors from students, staff, and the public. This position requires physical stamina, as it involves standing for prolonged periods and moving heavy objects. The Head Custodian will also need to be on call for emergencies and may be required to work off hours as needed. Overall, this role is crucial for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff at Liberty Middle School.

Responsibilities

• Cleans specific areas and oversees the cleaning of assigned school or comparable facility to provide a sanitary and safe environment for student learning and support functions.
• Opens facility; turns on lights and equipment; takes out mailbox and flag. 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, food service, public use of school facilities and other functions.
• Maintains effective communication with students, parents, staff and the public for safety, security and public relations.
• Conducts fire and earthquake drills; accompanies fire marshal during inspections; prepares necessary reports.
• Provides direction, trains and oversees work of night shift staff of three or more custodians; resolves or reports personnel conflicts.
• Makes minor repairs, such as painting, plastering, stain and gum removal, fixing chair feet and table legs, replacing acoustical tile, clearing drains and toilets and fixing leaks.
• Performs major summer cleaning of facility, including floor finishes, furniture, equipment, painting and repairs to prepare buildings for the start of the student school year.
• Determines cleaning areas and assignments. Assigns overtime, fills out variance and vacation slips; monitors time cards.
• Sets up and cleans lunchroom for breakfast and lunch. May be required to monitor student behavior.
• Maintains custodial budget; orders custodial supplies. Keeps records of work orders, inspections, and building usage.

Requirements

• Three (3) years' experience as a custodian, with two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity; experience in a school facility preferred.
• Ability to distinguish cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Skill in operating a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to provide lead direction to others.
• 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.
• Effective oral communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a school facility preferred.

Benefits

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