Custodian Substitute Job at Portola Valley Elementary in Portola

PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-1777
Custodial Substitute Employment Opportunities
LOCATION:
Ormondale School (TK-3)
Madera School (4-8)

WORK SCHEDULE: As needed during the school year (late August through mid June)
HOURLY RATE: $30.32 per hour, depending on assignment
The Portola Valley School District is seeking capable, qualified individuals to substitute on an as-needed basis for two school site custodians.
A complete application file must include:

• Cover letter: Please clearly indicate your skill set.
• Completed online EdJoin application.
• Brief resume (please list any relevant custodial experience).
• Three (3) references

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of routine and preventative maintenance work on the buildings and grounds
• Scrub and mops floors, wash windows, counters, and walls. Vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Assist in the lifting, moving, and storing of related items.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to buildings and fixtures. Report repair and maintenance needs.
• Clean classrooms, offices, MUR, etc. on a regular basis. Empty and cleans waste receptacles.
• Clean and disinfects restrooms, toilets, sinks, floors and restocks supplies on a regular basis.
• Pick up paper. Pick up trash containers and empty into dumpsters.
• Clean white boards as needed.
• Disinfect sinks and counter tops. Cleans drinking fountains.
• Assist with ill or injured students/staff, make emergency cleanups in cafeteria and other areas as needed.
• Power wash sidewalks, eating areas, walls, and waste receptacles as needed.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Setup meeting rooms, classrooms, and other school facilities for special meetings and events.
• Comply with all safety, asbestos, and lead paint reporting requirements.
• Turn lights on and off. Unlock/lock doors and gates to help maintain secure campus.
• Checks doors, windows, and assigned area for vandalism. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Communicate regularly with the head custodian for any schedule/task changes.

Ability to:

• Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of electrical equipment to clean floors, replace lights, and steam clean walls, pick up and deliver school supplies, furniture, and/or equipment.
• Operate equipment, tools, and machines in a safe and proper manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Deal with emotional, or angry persons in an effective manner.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Plan and organize, and efficiently utilize time management and organizational skills.
• Troubleshoot and repair/replace a variety of furniture and school equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of building custodial experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to manage and prioritize duties based on the situation at hand.
• Knowledge of basic of cleaning techniques, facilities and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Reasonable degree of computer proficiency to use online work order request system, email, etc.

Knowledge of:

• Safety practices, and best practices/experience working with school age children.
• District policies and procedures as they apply to duties as a school custodian.
• Methods and practices of cleaning and repair of District equipment and furniture.
• Operation of tools and equipment used in all phases of school cleaning.

Must pass DOJ background check, and complete paperwork prior to start of work.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

• Perform heavy physical exertion.
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl.
• Lift 75-100 lbs., carry 50 lbs.
• Reach in all directions (physically).
• Significant sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Environmental Factors: Daily assignments will take place both indoors and outdoors. Tasks are regularly performed may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Portola Valley School District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

PVSD contact for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX contact:

Lynette Hovland
Ormondale School Principal
200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777 x2650

The Portola Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Portola Valley School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Requirements / Qualifications

Cover letter: Please clearly indicate your skill set.
Completed online EdJoin application.
Brief resume (please list any relevant custodial experience).
Three (3) references