Lincoln Elementary- Head Custodian- 8 Hours Per Day/12 Month

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Location: Lincoln Elementary

Position: Head Custodian

Hours: 8 hours per day

Calendar: 260 days per year (July-June)

Vision

We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission

We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, GED, or a minimum of five years of demonstrated successful experience in the custodial field.
• Custodians in this position directly supervise and participate in the training and all phases of cleaning of an elementary school. In some cases this position does all the custodial duties with no assistance from other custodial workers.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Ability to lay out work, and to estimate time, tools and materials needed; experience in building maintenance; perform heavy physical labor; basic techniques of electrical repair, maintenance, carpentry and sometimes grounds maintenance; maintain simple records.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, fellow employees and the general public.
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish is preferred.

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  Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Prior to a final job offer being extended to an applicant, the applicant must show proof of successful completion of a Pre-Employment Functional Exam.
• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $70 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $19.97-$28.85 per hour. Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees).
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• 12 paid sick leave days per year.
• Up to 20 vacation days per year, calculated by years of service with the District.
• Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement.
• Up to $1,576 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $4,402 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $3,961.80 (4–6-hour employees).
• 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).

Control Code 1003 Budget # 100.2542.0112.125.000.00000

All application materials will be accepted online until position is filled.

PHONE: 541-474-5700 EMAIL:jbrouillette@grantspass.k12.or.us

Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Personnel at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Funding for all positions for the 2025-2026 school year is subject to state funding.