POSITION: Custodian/Grounds Keeper

LOCATION: Meadows Elementary School

HOURS: 6 Hours Per Day (2:45pm - 9:15pm)

CALENDAR: 259 Days Per Year (will be prorated based on start date for the 2023-2024 school year)

SALARY: $18.51 - $21.17 Per Hour (Range 5 .15)

BENEFITS: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

START DATE:  May 28, 2024, or when filled

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT/S: The position of Custodian/Grounds Keeper is for the purpose/s of providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop. The Custodian/Grounds Keeper assists the head custodian in maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; while minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain school grounds as directed by the head custodian.

• Clean building premises and school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.

  • Wash or scrub walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, windows, and mirrors, using hand or power equipment.
  • Sweep and dust.
  • Prepare surfaces for varnish, paint, wax, and/or polish.
  • Minor repairs of equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
  • Remove broken glass and repair windows.
• Mow and edge and rake grass, using power or hand tools.
• Trim shrubs and trees, using power and hand tools.
• Water lawns, shrubs, trees, and move and store hoses.
• Shovel snow and clear ice from entrances, when needed.
• Plant shrubs and maintain flower beds, as needed.
• Replace/Repair door hardware and outside lighting.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with all building personnel, students and parents.
• Understands and follows district policies and regulations relating to area of responsibilities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Handle minor emergencies such as cleaning up after sick people, tripped fire alarms, tripped electrical fuses, shorted bells, locked doors, jammed pencil sharpeners, broken glass, etc.
• Keep records relative to job.
• Maintain playground equipment.
• Assist in the general security and fire safety of facilities and grounds.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repair furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.

Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment and supplies, safe work practices, district policies and regulations.

Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and execute oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent.

LICENSES, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.