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.
- Sweeps, cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, halls, and other school spaces; cleans and services restrooms.
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Mops floors and applies floor finish; operates mechanical cleaners and polishers.
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Washes walls, windows, etc; prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to written or oral instructions.
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Gathers and disposes of trash and wastes.
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Lifts/moves various heavy objects; works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights.
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Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, power lawn mowers, sweepers, and vacuum pickup machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
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Provides maintenance repairs such as but not limited to light bulbs, shade cords, pencil sharpeners and limited glazing.
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Unlocks and locks up office and buildings.
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Prepares brief written memoranda for supervisors regarding building damage or problems observed during cleaning assignments.
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Starts heating stoves as assigned.
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Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:-
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
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Must be able to solve simple arithmetic computations
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Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds; good physical condition.
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Understand and follow oral and written instructions
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Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
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Climb ladders and scaffolds
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Relate with others
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Exercise care in the use of tools and equipment
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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.