Durango School District 9R is accepting applications for full time, Evening Custodian at Durango High School, 12 month, Monday - Friday. Includes life, health and dental insurance as well as paid sick leave, personal leave and annual leave benefits. Begins asap. 

Job Title: Custodian                        Pay Grade: Education Support Professional Salary Schedule

Job Family: Custodial Services         FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Custodial Services       Prepared Date: May 15, 2018

Typical Work Year: 12 months

SUMMARY: Clean, repair, and maintain assigned buildings, equipment, systems, and grounds in compliance with all safety, health, and District rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

D 50% Perform cleaning duties including dust and polish light fixtures, office furniture and trim; empty wastebaskets and transport trash and recycled materials to disposal area; wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and chalkboards/whiteboards; sanitize restrooms, drinking fountains and locker rooms; replenish bathroom supplies and light bulbs; vacuum, sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors; and clean carpet, upholstered furniture and draperies. Ensure cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways, storage areas and other work spaces. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling clean-up of bodily fluids.

D 10% Perform grounds maintenance including cleaning fence lines, etc.

D 5% Open and close building and raise and lower flag. Perform safety checks of the playground. Ensure all doors and windows are secure and appropriate evening lighting is in place.

D 5% Perform building safety and operational checks including inspections for hazards, graffiti and vandalism. Monitor and replace air filters per district schedule. Complete and submit work orders to Facilities Department for necessary repairs. Respond to fire and burglar alarms.

D 5% Assist with staff or outside groups using the building for programs, special events or assemblies.Perform set up and tear down of tables, chairs, and audiovisual equipment; assist with training users on equipment as needed; and troubleshoot equipment problems. May lock/unlock areas for access for building use and events.

W 5% Maintain cleaning equipment.

D 7% Perform minor maintenance on building and attached equipment, including minor painting.

D 5% Communicate with supervisor regarding issues and supplies needed for the building.

A 3% Remove snow and ice from paved areas directly adjacent to the facility.

Ongoing 5% Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 18 years of age.

EXPERIENCE: No experience required, experience in general cleaning, chemical handling, and customer service preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado driver’s license preferred. Safety and asbestos training required within 3 months after entering position.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem solving skills.
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
• Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 months after entering position.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.