Custodial Helper 1

Please note that this posting closes at 3 : 00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Mr. Wooldridge, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-6627 or email

Hours per week : 29 Job Title Custodial Helper I – 14 years and older Department Custodial Department Supervisor Head Custodian Salary Schedule Lane Placement aa Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date June 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Provides assistance to students, teachers, custodians and administrators. Performs assigned tasks such as, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and removal of garbage. May also assist in grounds care, building maintenance, cleaning, and moving of equipment. May help with building security by locking / unlocking doors when requested and do final lock-up of building at night including turning on security systems. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Assists with routine maintenance of school and district buildings.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and hallways.
• Removes garbage.
• Fills soap, paper towel, toilet paper and other dispensers.
• May remove graffiti and repair other acts of vandalism.
• Assist in restricting access by locking and unlocking doors.
• Performs other outside maintenance.
• Cleans up garbage, repairs furniture, lockers, doors, and small equipment.
• Involved with security of building after hours.
• Turns on / off security and locks / unlocks the building.
• Performs duties in a manner to maintain an 80% or higher VEKTR inspection.

Non-Essential Functions

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Education and Qualifications

Minimum age requirement is 14.

High school diploma or GED preferred if over 18.

Must pass a background check if over 18 years old.

Required Prior Experience

No prior experience is required.

Assigned Decision Making

Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by supervisors. Must take direction well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions, but must be willing to follow directions.

Interactions with Others

Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, custodians, and other district personnel. May also interact appropriately with parents, counselors, and police agencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

N / A

Working Environment

Works inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and / or groups of students. Must receive proper training from the head custodian when working with cleaning chemicals and must be handled properly.

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following :

Note : The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.