PPS Part-Time Custodian - 0.725 FTE (29 hours/week) - Various locations - Benefits eligible Job at Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR

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  • Portland Public Schools
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

To apply : PPS Part-Time Custodian

Posting Timeline: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025  Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. 

Location:  Current openings throughout the city of Portland.

Selection Process:   Eligible candidates will be invited to take the CCSB test and to interview. Candidates who pass both the test and interview will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list and will be called as vacancies occur. 

Conditions of Employment:  At the time of employment, new hires must successfully pass a criminal background check, provide proof of employment eligibility, and pass a physical exam in which they can safely perform job related responsibilities.

Your mission as part of the Custodial Team is to enhance the learning environment of our students by providing facilities that are clean and well managed, resulting in every school receiving a high level of customer service and support. As a stand out Custodian you are professional, a natural problem solver, and a teamplayer. You may have previous custodial experience or are new to being a Custodian but have the teamplayer mindset and eagerness to learn in order to support the PPS Graduate Portrait .

What you will do

  • You’ll collaborate with your team to ensure your building is clean. Tasks include being able to dust, sweep, mop, wax floors, wash windows, clean sumps, vacuum, clean carpets, empty waste baskets/garbage cans, etc.
  • You’ll prioritize the cleaning of different types of rooms including restrooms, kitchens, cafeterias, gymnasiums, etc. 
  • You’ll ensure your building is well maintained and change lights, perform minor maintenance, or other general custodial duties. 
  • You’ll work with school staff to set up your building for after school activities, special events, and/or meetings. 
  • You’ll aid staff with special projects such as moving heavy, bulky items.
  • You’ll be available to be on call for after hours emergency assistance to the building if needed. 
  • You’ll collaborate in building wide Equity initiatives that promote the PPS mission .
  • Eventually you’ll know your building well and may be responsible for locking and securing the building at the end of your shift. 
  • You may be assigned other reasonably related duties.

What you bring

  • You can speak, read, and write in English. 
  • You can demonstrate your ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions, ask questions, and seek the direction or assistance of the head Custodian. 
  • You are able to use good judgment and communicate successfully with the building Principal, students, teachers, staff and the general public during and after school hours. 
  • You are able to work successfully with diverse employees and perform consistently with a customer service model. 
  • You are able to learn and operate boilers, heating and ventilation and simple maintenance. 
  • You are able to operate minor mechanical equipment such as waxers, polishers, scrubbers, edgers, power lawn mowers, wet/dry vacuums etc. 
  • You have a working knowledge of district cleaning materials, methods, equipment and principles of sanitation. 
  • You have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in general plant surveillance for building protection and occupant safety. 
  • You are proficient with basic computer skills.
  • You are able to bend, stoop, twist, walk, carry and lift for eight hours per day.
  • You must possess a physical condition sufficient to maintain a rigorous work schedule requiring continuous physical exertion and heavy lifting; Ability to lift 0-50 lbs.
  • You are able to be on call, after hours, for emergency assistance to the building if needed.

You can review a comprehensive list of qualifications by clicking here .

Compensation details: 20.99 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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