SUMMARY: The Custodian provides daily cleaning services to School facilities.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

COVID-19 Vaccine - The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please reach out to the HR Office at HR@leschischools.org for information on medical accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, wax and buff floors, hallways and stairs.
• Dust, clean and maintain furniture, equipment, light fixtures, windowsills and railings.
• Collect and remove waste paper and trash from offices, halls, classrooms, and restrooms.
• Clean tables, chairs, counters, desks, window blinds, air diffusers, air return grills.
• Assist kitchen staff in cafeteria clean-up as needed.
• Move furniture and assist with set-ups and take downs.
• Be able to use and maintain any and all equipment used in custodial care.
• Wash and disinfect walls, mirrors, drinking fountains, toilets, wash basins, drains and urinals.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, toilet seat covers, soap and other restroom supplies.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the building at all times, insuring that doors and windows are locked after school hours.
• Operate and maintain large cleaning machines (floor scrubbers, polishers, etc.).
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Assist building Administrators as needed.
• Perform other related and unrelated duties as assigned.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED

Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Ability to lift and maneuver packages/equipment weighing between 50 – 100 lbs.

At least 1 year of custodial experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience involving basic maintenance repairs

Work experience in stocking of materials

Certification in any area closely related to commercial maintenance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful criminal background clearance

Successful and/or clear drug screening

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

KNOWLEDGE OF:

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Take initiative and work independently

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community

Lift and maneuver packages/equipment weighing between 50 - 100 lbs.

Drive school vehicles for purposes of regular duties assigned

Display good time management and organizational skills

Maintain confidentiality

Operate the variety of tools and equipment utilized in performance of duties in multiple trades

Safely perform working methods and procedures

Work in a sequential manner using oral and written instructions

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Facilities Manager or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulations; and climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, and balance. S/he frequently is required to lift and carry 15 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and carry 100 lbs. The employee must be able to push a maximum force of 50 lbs. and pull a maximum of 70 lbs. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.