Scappoose School District seeks an assistant custodian to provide high quality cleaning services for our students, staff, and schools. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, Scappoose School District is a place where you can get to know everyone personally and make a difference in the life of each student.

**Posting start date: August 23, 2021. Priority is given to internal applicants for the first 5 days of posting.**

Position requirements:

Previous experience with methods, materials, and equipment related to cleaning common to schools preferred. The successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to operate appropriate machinery used in the cleaning and daily maintenance of schools. The successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check and fingerprint screening at their expense.

Position responsibilities include:

Essential Functions:

· Works from a prepared work schedule on assigned tasks from site principal or head custodian

· Performs the full range of custodial functions as required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all facilities.

· Operates vacuums, floor machines, buffers, and carpet cleaning equipment.

· Moves and arranges chairs, desks, tables, and sets up facilities, i.e. chairs/bleachers for assemblies, concerts, etc…

· Performs routine duties in maintaining facilities.

· Cleans and maintains areas of his/her responsibility on an organized schedule.

· Uses tools, equipment, and cleaning agents properly.

· Comprehends and follows oral and written instructions.

· Picks up paper and other debris, empties and cleans trash receptacles.

· Communicates and works cooperatively with other members of the staff.

· Presents a positive attitude by appearance, personal neatness, personal habits, and punctuality.

· Adheres to all district health and safety guidelines.

· Is punctual and maintains regular attendance

Physical Requirements:

· Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and or move up to 70 pounds.

Hours: 8 per day, 2:30-11:00 pm, 260 days per year 

Scappoose School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Veterans must submit DD Form 214 or 215 to establish veterans’ preference eligibility. See policy GBA-AR for details.

Please call 971-200-8000 or e-mail hr@scappoose.k12.or.us if you have any questions or need assistance.