Description

Spokane International Academy is seeking a Custodian. This person will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining school property and surrounding grounds as needed. The custodian will utilize cleaning agents and equipment and will inspect equipment for cleanliness and functional operation as needed. Other functions include securing the facility and minor repairs.  The Custodian is a member of the school’s facilities team and reports directly to the Director of Facilities.

FTE: 1.0

Hours Per Day: 8

Typical Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 1:30am

Major Responsibilities

Cleans school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, waste cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
Sanitize body contact areas daily, including: restrooms (floors and walls), sinks, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains. Sweep and mop floors, dust, wash furniture, walls, fixtures, and windows.
Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events.).
Sweep and wash (as needed) sidewalks and blacktop, spade up dirt around shrubs, chip ice and shovel snow off walks and steps, de-ice hard surface areas. 
Follow directions and inform supervisor/principal and other site personnel as needed, for the purpose of planning, organizing and providing information regarding activities, safety, and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
Secure facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability, and ensuring safety at work site (i.e. unlock & lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn lights and heaters off/on, set alarm system).
Repair furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
Request custodial supplies, equipment, and other items needed for the purpose of safety and maintenance of facilities, supplies and inventory.
Maintain grounds and operates equipment as required (i.e. floor polishers, vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor strippers, waxers, snow equipment, and hand and power tools)
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
One year of experience preferred
Fingerprint clearance required.
Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies, and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents; develop work orders, maintain records and relate well with people.
Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, supplies, and safe work practices.
Follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff, and parents.  
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, bending, reaching/handling, climbing ladders, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Present an image appropriate for modeling to students.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and students in a confidential manner.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Basic computer skills.

Hiring Process

Spokane International Academy will invite select candidates for interviews. Interviews will continue until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of employment verification and hiring process.