Custodian

DEFINITION:

Positions are under the supervision of the site administrator. Incumbents are assigned responsibilities for cleaning of a school site and/or district facility to be kept at a high standard of cleanliness and safe operating condition so that full educational use can be made at all times.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Under supervision of site administrator, keeps assigned school facilities, sanitary, safe and orderly; does special cleaning periodically or as required; and performs job related duties as required. Daily assigned cleaning and disinfecting may include classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, gymnasiums, MPR, offices/staff lounges, lobbies, locker rooms, weight room, exercise room, libraries, entry ways, lunch areas, and common interior areas.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips, seals, scrubs, waxes, and cleans floors, including surfaces of many types;
• vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets;
• dusts, cleans, waxes and polishes woodwork, furniture and shelves;
• cleans walls, floors, whiteboards, desks, tables, chairs, and equipment;
• disinfects areas as required;
• cleans and disinfects kitchens, gyms/MPR, weight rooms, showers, restrooms, and locker rooms;
• removes webs, dirt, and other debris from inside and outside of buildings;
• polishes metal works;
• replenishes toilet paper, soap, and other supplies;
• cleans windows inside and outside
• moves and adjusts site based furniture or equipment for special activities, and as needed;
• assists school personnel with heavy objects;
• inspects buildings for broken or defective equipment;
• reports the need for, or makes minor repairs on furniture and equipment;
• cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs;
• empties and cleans waste receptacle and disposes of trash;
• power washes buildings and windows as needed;
• sweep and power wash walkways and lunch areas, as needed;
• unlocks and locks doors, windows, and gates;
• raise and lower flags;
• assists in maintaining safe buildings and equipment and reports safety hazards;
• maintains tight security on school property;
• checks and reports unauthorized personnel in and around school buildings;
• drives vehicles such as utility cart or golf carts, as necessary to transport equipment, printed material, furniture, supplies, etc. on site;
• operates and maintains cleaning equipment;
• participates in deep cleaning of facilities during non student/school recess periods;
• may perform minor painting projects;
• inventory and maintain adequate supply levels;
• secures campus and sets alarms each night before leaving;
• performs other job related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

? cleaning methods and schedules used in custodial work;

? cleaning materials such as soap, solvents, disinfectants, detergents and waxes;

? safe work practices standards for safe use of chemicals, and equipment, including knowledge of material safety data sheets;

? safety practices applied to custodial work;

? custodial equipment, its care and maintenance requirements.

ABILITY TO:

? operate custodial equipment with skill and efficiency;

? perform minor maintenance of equipment, furniture, and buildings;

? follow written and oral instruction and schedules;

? work cooperatively with others;

? lift and move heavy items;

? climb and work from ladders;

? maintain the security of toxic materials;

? work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Heavy work, i.e pushing, and/or pulling up to approximately 100 pounds. Job may call for lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds with assistance. With frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods.

Education, Training, and Experience:

? Custodial experience is preferred;

? Must have high school diploma or GED;

? Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to perform the duties assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

? Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

? Clean driving record with the DMV.

? Insurability by District liability insurance carrier is required.

Requirements / Qualifications