Custodian: Heron Creek (0.75 FTE)

Custodian, Therapeutic School
Location: Bolton Primary School, 5933 Holmes St, West Linn, OR 97068
Schedule: 6 hours per day (0.75 FTE) / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities -- big and small -- have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here.

About the program:
Our therapeutic schools programs provide therapy, social-emotional support, and communication services as part of a strong educational experience for students. By creating individual support plans based on each student's specific needs and goals, we help students and their families build the skills they need to move to a less restrictive school setting when they are ready. Close collaboration with families, school districts, and other service providers ensures supports are coordinated and centered on each child. We encourage and support students, families, staff, and community partners to do their best. By recognizing different learning styles, focusing on transition skills, and offering different diploma options, Heron Creek helps students graduate prepared for life beyond school.

About this position:
The custodian performs routine and specialized cleaning, sanitation, and physical maintenance to ensure school facilities, grounds, and fixtures remain clean, safe, and fully operational for students, staff, and visitors. The custodian responds promptly to immediate staff requests and last-minute cleaning needs. The custodian performs exterior building maintenance and groundskeeping tasks. The custodian also completes minor mechanical and building repairs and adjustments, and participates in complete cleaning and routing maintenance of the building during summer months.

Essential functions:

• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floor surfaces including concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood.
• Regularly vacuums office and classroom rugs and carpets using heavy-duty vacuum equipment.
• Operates specialized tools such as carpet extractors and pressure washers to deep-clean surfaces.
• Cleans, dusts, and sanitizes walls, furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and classroom equipment
• Empties, cleans, and sanitizes trash and recycling receptacles throughout the building.
• Thoroughly washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms, replacing sanitary supplies and completing plumbing sanitation tasks including plunging toilets and steam-cleaning heavily soiled areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes biohazardous materials such as urine, feces, or vomit following proper health and safety protocols.
• Cleans windows, glass door panels, entryways, and drinking fountains; polishes metal fixtures and handrails.
• Maintains food service areas by cleaning kitchen and cafeteria floors, sinks, and surfaces, and conducting quarterly deep cleaning of interior refrigerators and freezers.
• Sweep walkways and entrances, operating leaf blowers, clearing refuse from grounds, and picking up litter.
• Replaces light bulbs, adjusts fixtures, and replaces toilet seats or lids.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe custodial closet; manages inventory for cleaning chemicals and essential paper products (e.g., toilet paper and paper towels); and submits supply replenishment orders directly to the front office.
• Sets up, adjusts, and breaks down tables, chairs, desks, and furnishings for classroom adjustments or daily facility needs.
• Ensures all equipment used in the course of work is properly maintained, cleaned, and stored.
• Conducts regular routine inspections of building and grounds to identify and report fire, safety, and sanitary hazards to proper staff
• Assists visitors with general directions; and executes daily cleaning routes.
• Performs special custodial assignments under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director and with direction from the Operations Coordinator.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent as required by Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Department of Education
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and use, care, and safety of cleaning materials and equipment
• Knowledge of requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Knowledge of operation of a heating system and equipment
• Ability to complete Blood borne pathogen training, and all federal and state required training
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions with little supervision
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, fellow employees, and the general public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the phases of work, i.e. records, meetings, parent rights, etc.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to use and navigate computer technology
• Ability to complete all district required training
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in custodial work
• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level
  per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement
  

Salary: Range 13/14* of the Classified Salary Schedule. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4 depending on experience, per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting salary between $22.20 - $25.38 per hour depending on experience.

*Range 14 is for bilingual candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level in any of the major languages of our service communities (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and American Sign Language)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
• Read more about our benefits here

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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