Custodian

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team at Newberg Public Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of our school facilities.

• Perform a variety of custodial duties, including cleaning, minor maintenance, and repair.
• Make reports of maintenance and repair needs to the building principal and Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• Lock and secure doors, windows, and turn off lights.
• Report fire and safety hazards and emergency maintenance concerns to the building principal and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Dress, speak, and act in a responsible manner with respect to the job assignment.
• Handle hazardous wastes and chemicals according to laws, district procedures, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Monitor inventories or required supplies and coordinate as directed to assure adequate quantities are on hand to perform assigned duties.
• Facilitate pre-approved after-hour uses of facilities.
• Keep outside walkways free from leaves and debris.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents, and community.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Works in an educational environment. Able to operate machines used in custodial services as well as properly use chemicals and other cleaning supplies. Able to use a telephone and operate a computer. Ability to drive to other program sites and meetings.

Twelve-month period with holiday and leave time as established or other negotiated work calendar for part-time custodians. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on the evaluation of Classified personnel.

Classified, Regular, Full-Time Position, Newberg High School

8 hours per day, 2:30pm to 11:00pm for 12 months per year (260 days), starting ASAP upon hire.

Range 8 of the 2024-25 Classified Salary Schedule, $18.47 - $23.49 per hour

Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution provides a generous insurance cap and long-term disability insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Health also available to all staff.