Position Statement: The purpose of the "Substitute Custodian” is to maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; provide adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimize property damage, loss and liability exposure; and complete cleaning assignments in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• 3 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters

This continiung position works Monday - Friday, 8.0 hours per day. Shifts will be between the hours of 11:00 am and 7:00 pm; typical shifts are 2:30pm to 11pm but may start as early as 11am. Summer and Holiday work is typically 11 am to 7:30pm.

Olympia School District will review applicants for this job opening, and will extend an offer of conditional employment to the successful, most qualified, applicant. A conditional job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory functional employment screening designed solely to determine if the successful applicant has the physical ability to perform the lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, sustained physical effort, and all other physical duties of the position being offered. The conditional job offer will be valid for 2 weeks; the district will provide instructions on where and how to obtain the required functional employment screening. The functional employment screening will be conducted at no cost to the successful applicant.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Cleans school facilities and administration facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Performs duties as described in the “shift custodial work plan” and all other duties as assigned for the purpose of providing an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job-related experience in school or institutional setting.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Preferred:

Skilled in the use and care of custodial power equipment including swing scrubbers, auto scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, etc. and in floor care techniques including vacuuming, stripping, waxing, shampooing, etc.

Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; basic math to calculate accurate dilution and ordering of cleaning agents; and safe work practices.

Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting (50 lbs)/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and safely working from ladders or personnel lifts.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver’s License, evidence of insurability, and Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.