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Lead Night Custodian @ Cold Springs Middle School (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

Employer
Washoe County School District
Location
Reno, NV, US
Salary
Competitive

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LEAD CUSTODIAN

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, plans, assigns, trains, and performs routine lead responsibilities for night crew; keeps assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly; secures buildings and grounds; performs minor preventative maintenance and repairs. May perform special projects. Performs related duties as required.

During the school year, positions may be assigned to early morning, morning, afternoon, evening and night shifts.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as responsible person on assigned shift; supervises, plans, assigns, directs, and oversees the work of assigned custodians; assumes responsibility for security of the buildings and grounds; insures work assignments are complete; provides assistance, instructs workers as necessary; assigns tasks and evaluates substitute custodians while on site; assists in training new staff; confers with Site Facilities Coordinator regarding care and cleaning problems and needs; responds to off-hour site emergencies (i.e. burglaries, vandalism, fires, equipment failures, or alarm activity) as needed.

Receives and distributes supplies; assists in submitting work orders for repairs and requests; familiarity with computer systems and software; assists in maintaining site safety awareness documents, and SDS sheets/labels; assists in submitting purchase orders and inventory supply orders; assists in maintaining boiler and maintenance logs daily; assists in maintaining site documents on staff appraisals, and disciplinary actions; assists with site safety awareness staff programs and training; and assists with maintaining payroll and personnel records of custodial staff on site daily.

Oversees after school use of buildings and grounds; assists in inspecting buildings daily for safety, and vandalism issues; identifies and reports health safety concerns (i.e. asbestos, indoor air quality, mold, oil/gas leaks) to the Site Facility Coordinator in a timely manner; opens areas for special events; directs shift personnel in setting up equipment; enforces school rules as pertains to after school hours functions, i.e., city basketball league, meetings, etc.

Implements and manages district standards for cleanliness on site; cleans and services assigned buildings and related areas; sweeps, mops, scrubs, shampoos, and waxes floors and other surfaces; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets; dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork, fixtures, shelves, cupboards and counters; cleans walls and blackboards; cleans and sanitizes restrooms, locker rooms and showers; washes windows; and empties trash and waste cans.

Performs minor maintenance such as replacing lights, switches, outlets, unplugging fixtures; paints rooms including boiler room, wall piping touch up areas, trim, and floors; repairs broken furniture, preventative maintenance, and custodial equipment; assists in cleaning and preventative maintenance of heating/air conditioning units; assists in repair of electrical equipment and systems; assists in ordering supplies and inventories; reports vandalism and items needing repair to Site Facilities Coordinator.

Assists in outside maintenance such as removing snow, cutting weeds, mowing, picking up litter and watering; repairs sprinklers; washes and paints exterior surfaces; plants, prunes and applies pesticides and fertilizers to plants and shrubbery's; and inspects facility/grounds daily for cosmetic, and maintenance issues.

Participates in intensive cleaning and restoration of district buildings during summer and other periods. May be called upon on off hours for school emergencies, such as burglaries, vandalism, fires, or equipment failures, snow removal; also may act as Site Facilities Coordinator during the Site Facilities Coordinator's illness/vacation.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
  • A high school diploma is desirable or equivalent education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the class;

  • AND
  • One (l) to two (2) years of responsible experience in custodial work or an equivalent combination of maintenance training and experience.

  • Knowledge of: Reading, writing and basic arithmetic sufficient to perform job duties successfully; cleaning materials, supplies, operations and methods of extractors, scrubbers, pressure washers, wet/dry vacuums, buffers, burnishers, forklifts scissors/boom lifts, mowers, blowers and other methods and equipment used in custodial work; operation of tractors, gators, trucks, back hoes, plows, sanders, dump beds and other mechanical grounds equipment; general safety practices; basic emergency; first aid techniques; and supervisory practices and techniques.

    Skill at: Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions; training, coordinating, and overseeing custodial personnel; preparing and maintaining personnel and administrative records and reports; operating, maintaining and repairing all cleaning and custodial equipment; performing building and grounds maintenance; performing minor repair work on furniture, boiler operations and electrical and plumbing systems; working effectively without supervision; working under occasional adverse environmental situations such as heat, cold, dust and fumes; working effectively under time limitations; performing strenuous physical work; climbing and working from ladders; making simple arithmetic calculations; developing working relationships with those contacted in course of work.

    Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average ability and dexterity.

    Work Environment : The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

    THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

    The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

    Internal Job Number : 2020-21-E217574

    Salary :

    Grade 20

    Sch A: $17.15 (entry step)
    Sch B: $19.94 (entry step)

    Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

    Range/Grade : G20

    Additional Job Information :

    This is a 40 hour per week, 260 day position.

    Eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week receive Social Security benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses, and Credit Union benefits; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 to 24.75 hours per week received PERS retirement benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses and Credit Union benefits listed below; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 25 to 27.25 hours per week receive the benefits listed below, with the exception of Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District.
    Holiday: Eligible employees receive up to eleven (11) paid holidays each year. Vacation: Eligible employees receive up to twenty (20) days of paid vacation each year. Sick Leave: Eligible employees receive up to fifteen (15) days of paid sick leave each year. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Eligible employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums. Eligible employee paid dependent medical insurance is available for an employee's dependents. Insurance Premiums - Summer Months: WCSD contributes 100% of the district paid portion of eligible employee's insurance premiums for employees who are not scheduled to work in the summer. Life Insurance: The District contributes 100 % of employee's life insurance premiums. Salary Increases: In addition to any negotiated increases each year, eligible employees receive salary increases each July, for the first fifteen (15) years of employment. Longevity Bonuses: Eligible employees receive annual bonuses as follows: 12-14 years of employment, $700; 15-17 years of employment, $1, 000; 18 + years of employment, $1, 100. Credit Union: Outstanding benefits are available through the Credit Union.
    No State Income Tax. No Social Security deductions for most positions working 20 hours per week or more. Retirement benefit offered is the State of Nevada retirement system, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), which is one of the best in the country.

    PERS ELIGIBLE POSITIONS:

    Eligible Employees who select the employer paid salary schedule (Schedule A) will have Washoe County School District (WCSD) contribute 100% of the employee's retirement contributions. Eligible employees who select the employer-employee paid salary schedule (Schedule B) will have a portion of the legislatively designated amount paid by WCSD to PERS for retirement benefits and the employee, in turn, will pay the remaining portion of the legislatively designated amount of his/her salary to PERS. These options are introduced and explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation upon selection for employment.

    New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

    Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.
    Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
    Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.

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