What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian; Ashland High School ; 1.0 FTE; Temporary position at Ashland School District?
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.Prepares work schedules and inspects assigned areas daily to see that work is done in accordance with instructions; training new personnel as required.
- Keeps calendar of school events and functions.
- Cleans areas as assigned (i.e. rooms, halls, offices, rest rooms, cafeteria, etc.), vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes, mops and buffs all types of floor surfaces.
- Dusts each room on a regular basis.
- Washes windows, white boards, walls, doors and baseboards.
- Cleans and polishes furniture, windows, metal work and computer screens.
- Maintains indoor and outdoor lighting.
- Collects recycling and trash from assigned areas.
- Mows lawns as needed, weeds, waters, spreads bark dust and other minor grounds keeping activities.
- Perform routine maintenance and make minor repairs (i.e., sinks, tiles, lockers, change light bulbs and filters, etc.), paints and refinishes.
- Keeps walks, parking areas and entrances clear and clean.
- Cleans drains, gutters and roofs.
- Washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms as well as cleans sinks, fixtures, panels and drinking fountains daily.
- Cleans up spills (including bodily fluids) in safe and appropriate manner.
- Responds to special requests for custodial services from staff members with supervisor approval.
- Creates work orders for maintenance repairs.
- Modifies schedule to accommodate school and community use of building as well as break and recess periods when schools are closed.
- Participates in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
- Inspects playground equipment.
- Prepares buildings for start of day, including raising the flag.
- Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Picks up trash.
- Empties and cleans waste containers.
- Manages special projects and school events as assigned by principal.
- Trains and provides direction to Custodian(s).
- Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
- While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
- Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers.
- Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
- Participate as an effective team member.
- Provide impeccable customer service.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
- Must accurately log time and attendance utilizing district assigned software.
- Attends work regularly and is punctual.
- Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
- Schedules night custodians.
- Assists maintenance as necessary.
- Serves on safety committee.
- Sets-up traffic signs.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings.
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Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Thorough working knowledge of custodial work, including cleaning methods and materials and the use of custodial equipment equivalent to that gained in one year of experience. Previous experience working in sanitation or custodial position preferred.
- Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Ability to interact with students, staff and parents appropriately. Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff.
- Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to follow written directions.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in variety of situations.
- Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, database, spreadsheets and word processing software. Ability to use ISIS software program.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment on a moments notice to protect the safety and welfare of students.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and a valid Oregon Drivers license. Previous hazardous materials and asbestos training preferred.
JobID: 1348
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Date Posted:
3/23/2026
3/23/2026
Location:
Ashland High School
Ashland High School
Date Available:
4/2/26
4/2/26
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Open until filled
JOB TITLE: Head Custodian; Ashland High School; 1.0 FTE; Temporary
F.L.S.A. Non Exempt
Assignment: High School
Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Salary: $20.05 - $24.91
JOB SUMMARY:
This position completes a variety of tasks in the general care of the middle or high school building and surrounding grounds. Provides safe and clean school buildings for students, staff, and community. Performs duties with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision and directs the work of custodians. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance on and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision. Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate cleaning, hand and power tools and yard maintenance machinery.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high. The employee is exposed to a variety of conditions including: wet or humid, work near moving parts, work in high precarious places, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
VALUES
The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age: sexual orientation: gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as
it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Family and Medical Leave Rights:
English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Salary : $20 - $25