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Description

Provide custodial service throughout the district facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students, staff and patrons of Spokane Public Schools. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance while overseeing site custodial staff.
OPEN TO IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS ONLY

• HOURS PER DAY: 8
• START TIME: 5:40 AM
• END TIME: 2:10 PM
• YEAR-ROUND POSITION (260 DAYS / 12 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
• Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 4 on the Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.

Responsibilities

• Follow expectations outlined in the cleaning and sanitization procedures manual and observe all safety rules and regulations, to ensure a safe and sanitized site for Students and District staff.
• Duties may include one or more of the following: sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floors as needed; moving furniture and equipment; dusting, washing furniture/fixtures/flooring/windows, cleaning gutters and drains, operating cleaning equipment, replacing lights, and sanitizing health areas (i.e. bathrooms, locker rooms, drinking fountains, health room).
• Maintenance of sidewalks and blacktop areas to include watering lawn, weeding garden beds, clearing of snow off sidewalks and steps, and de-icing hard surface areas using snow equipment.
• Cleaning of boiler for summer inspection, observe running of boiler and know basic boiler operation.
• Oversee up to 3 custodial FTE under standard operations, more than 3 for limited duration and/or special operations, including responsibility for training and coaching staff in safety procedures, proper cleaning methods, use of supplies and equipment, coordinating schedules, and addressing performance concerns.
• Provide staff and administrative support.
• Responsible for securing building and performing crisis plan procedures.
• Ensure an adequate level of building and custodial supplies and equipment; submit orders as necessary.
• Monitor building site events schedule, coordinate and perform work orders, setup and support.
• Care and maintain equipment and building operating systems including submitting work orders.
• Communicate and coordinate building maintenance work orders with maintenance department and building office.
• Monitor and scheduling of an effective cleaning program for summer and school year.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor, or site administrator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform various types of labor in eight-hour shift.
• Low Pressure Boiler license required.
• Proven ability to read, write and comprehend operational instructions and write applicable reports.
• Available for contact in the event of an emergency, and ability to work after hours as requested.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and chemicals safety and disposal procedures.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and work order system.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and confidentially with a diverse group of staff and students.
• First Aid Card required.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (Collective Bargaining Agreements) as negotiated.
• Benefits Highlights:
  

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.
• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, Jodi H@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, Melanie Sm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, Stephanie B@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, Jodi H@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, Jodi H@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, Melanie Sm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits