School Custodian - Multiple Vacancies - David Douglas SD

Portland OR

Description

***FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS & APPLICATIONS VIEWABLE AT: *** POSITION PURPOSE To oversee the building service activities for a school facility so that it is clean, safe, and well maintained by a cohesive group in order to provide a positive, safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff. The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job related tasks to be completed when time permits. These duties are a representation of position expectations. Actual duties assigned may vary depending on the needs of the building, Custodial Department and the School District. NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead custodial personnel during the second shift. Schedule assign and train shift work assignments, as well as work assignments for special activities to meet the needs of the building. Receive requests for custodial services and incorporate these into the work schedule • Make daily inspections to note performance of the custodial crew and to determine needs for future work • Regularly meet with the Head Custodian to review building needs. This will include building use, needed cleaning and repairs and scheduling staff to meet these needs. Review and implement recommended improvements to the facilities and custodial performance. • Assign, train and orient new employees and substitutes; keep record of employee hours • Determine order and demands of building service schedule to assure proper performance with the personnel assigned; maintain a calendar of upcoming activities happening during shift; schedule staff to assist in setup and cleanup of activities and functions; provide customer service in a professional manner to all groups using a DDSD facility • Clean internal areas of school facility daily, such as classrooms, halls, offices, restrooms and other school areas • Perform light custodial functions such as; cleaning and buffing floors, vacuuming, cleaning up spills, replacing light bulbs, moving furniture and materials, paint walls, ceilings and equipment. Maintain cleaning equipment • Maintain a calendar of upcoming activities happening during shift • Schedule staff to assist in setup and cleanup of activities and functions • Replace the head custodian on day shift when necessary • Perform other duties, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORK • High School diploma or equivalent • 21 years of age or older and related work experience • Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in building service work • Ability to operate buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners and other cleaning equipment • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including handling and disposal of hazardous materials • Basic computer skills required • Skill in making minor repairs • Ability to work harmoniously with others with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship across teams, functions, and layers with district staff and the general public and to contribute a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange designed to meet the organization’s strategic goals • Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact, diplomacy and independent judgement related to personnel, financial, and legal matters • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop, establish and maintain effective, professional, collaborative and collegial working relationships with clients, employees, and others with whom we may work with • Strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated ability and competency to work with a diverse population of clients and coworkers of all ages • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with limited supervision • Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. Ability to lift furniture, desks, shelving, staging and cleaning supplies and equipment. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and bending. Ability to climb ladders, stretch and bend to perform such duties as cleaning, repairing, painting, cleaning roofs, gutters and drains, and general maintenance. Ability to move freely around the school building and grounds. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to chemicals, dirt, dust, paint, noise and activity of a school setting. The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity. Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred. Classified Instructions: If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one- time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.All internal Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume along with their application and transfer request to be considered for the position. Apply at: This position closes at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2022 for internal applicants but is open until filled for external applicants. External Applicant Instructions: If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application. Please see link above. David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check: Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.