POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

DATE:                     MAY 13, 2022

TO:                          ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL

FROM:                    CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

RE:                          JOB OPENING:  LOCATION VARIES

CUSTODIAN I – ITINERANT CUSTODIAN (2 Positions)

Schedule:              8 hours per day / About 261 Days per year/ 12 months per year

Class:                     13, starts at $19.49 per hour

Starting Date:       As soon as possible

This position closes Friday, May 20, 2022 for internal applicants. Open until filled for external applicants.

POSITION PURPOSE

Receive daily/weekly assignments for location and/or duties while proving custodial services to assigned location so that it is clean, safe, well maintained and provides a positive learning environment for students.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive daily or weekly assignments from the Operations Office.  This would include start time, location and any extra duties
• Check the condition of the building at the beginning of the shift to determine needed cleaning, repair or maintenance 
• Clean internal areas of a school facility, such as classrooms, halls, offices, rest rooms, gymnasium and other school areas
• Vacuum, mop and buff floors, wash windows, clean blackboards and rails, dust, paint, make minor repairs as needed
• Clean up all spills, pick up trash, and respond to special requests for custodial services by teachers and administrators. Set up, take down and remove furniture, shelving and partitions
• Sweep walks and pick up debris on grounds
• Identify items beyond the scope of the custodial force to be completed by maintenance personnel
• Other work assignments are received from the head custodian in conference or by memo
• Replace the head custodian on day shift when necessary
• Perform other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Related work experience
• Must have reliable transportation
• Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in building service work
• Ability to operate buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners and other cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Basic computer skills
• Skill in making minor repairs
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively and appropriately, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, and visitors
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with limited supervision

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. Ability to lift furniture, desks, shelving, staging and cleaning supplies and equipment. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and bending.  Ability to climb ladders, stretch and bend to perform such duties as cleaning, repairing, painting, cleaning roofs, gutters and drains, and general maintenance. Ability to move freely around the school building and grounds. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to chemicals, dirt, dust, paint, noise and activity of a school setting.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

The David Douglas School District is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the David Douglas School District the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

The school district also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources for David Douglas School District.

Classified Instructions:

If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one-time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.schoolrecruiter.net

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  Please see link above.

This position closes Friday, May 20, 2022 for internal applicants. Open until filled for external applicants.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.