Custodial Services | Assistant Custodian Job at Seattle Public Schools in Seattl

Work performed under the direct supervision of a Custodian Engineer of Group 4 Building, Licensed Assistant of Group 3 Elementary Building, Licensed Assistant of small Middle Schools or Head Assistant in a High School. Performs routine custodial duties in a scheduled work area according to established procedures. This is an entry level custodial position; incumbents receive initial instruction for each operation but are expected to perform duties without continual instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, halls, and other school spaces; cleans and services restrooms.
• Mops floors and applies floor finish; operates mechanical cleaners and polishers.
• Washes walls, windows, etc; prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to written or oral instructions.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and wastes.
• Lifts/moves various heavy objects; works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights.
• Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuum pickup machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
• Provides maintenance repairs such as but not limited to light bulbs, shade cords, pencil sharpeners and limited glazing.
• Unlocks and locks up office and buildings.
• Prepares brief written memoranda for supervisors regarding building damage or problems observed during cleaning assignments.
• Starts heating stoves as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.
• Climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Relate with others.
• Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment.
• Cleaning tools and equipment.

Hours vary depending on assignment. Section headquarters is located in the John Stanford Center at 2445 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA 98124-1165.

Special Requirements:

Assistant Custodians must provide their own transportation between and to school sites and job locations. Must be able to work split shifts.