Head Custodian I - 8 hours/day - Mid Valley Elementary School bei Hood River County SD

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Application screening wll begin September 9, 2025.  The estimated start date is September 22, 2025.   Work hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.  

This full time, year-round position includes a comprehensive benefits package:  medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, vacation after one year, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:

Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking, outlining your interest and qualifications for this position.  

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Complete an electronic TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. Include the following (all materials need to be included in your online application packet):

• Letter of interest addressed to Todd Rainwater, District Operations Director;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference.

All materials need to be incorporated and uploaded into your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. 

Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Head Custodian I” is done for the purpose of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events at elementary schools; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner; and directing assigned custodians as necessary. This position is responsible for providing lead direction to at least one Custodian 1 employee. The Head Custodian I is supervised by the Director of Operations and Maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events).
• Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, waste cans, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the expectations of the district and the needs of the school.
• Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
• Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.
• Informs principal, supervisor, other site personnel and students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i.e., unlock & lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn lights off/on; operate heating plant and equipment).

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition
• Requests custodial supplies, equipment and other items needed for the purpose of safety and maintenance of facilities, supplies and inventory.
• Maintains grounds and operates equipment as required (i.e., floor polishers, vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor strippers, waxers, lawnmowers, edgers, snow equipment, and hand and power tools.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Three years’ prior custodial experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in a school and/or institutional setting; experience in supervision of other employees.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents; develop work orders, maintain records and relate well with people. 
  Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices.
  Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, communicate in English/Spanish preferred, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and parents. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Possess a valid driver's license.

Required testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance. 

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance.  Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900..