Substitute Custodian

Acton-Agua Dulce Unified

CUSTODIAN GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision cleans classrooms, offices and other areas at

an assigned school or facility; performs minor maintenance and repairs to

furniture, fixtures and facilities; secures schools, buildings and facilities;

and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the custodial class series. Initially under

close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of custodial

duties. After training, incumbents work independently in maintaining the

cleanliness, appearance and safety of an assigned area at a District

school or facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various

types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements

of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,

related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs

and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other areas; spot

cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and

repairs as assigned.

1. Assembles furniture, including chairs, desks and partitions; moves

furniture, supplies and equipment between classrooms, District sites, and

to and from vendors; transports garbage to dump grounds.

1. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans chalkboards and

erasers; empties pencil sharpeners.

1. Empties and cleans waste receptacles; refills dispensers.

2. Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms; washes windows and walls;

polishes metal work; cleans sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures;

restocks supplies.

1. Adjusts and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for

special events and meetings.

1. Performs minor maintenance and non-technical repairs on buildings

and grounds including replacing lights; reports other maintenance and

repair needs.

1. Removes graffiti by using appropriate solution or painting over words

and designs; reports graffiti unable to be removed or covered.

1. Raises or lowers flags; locks and unlocks doors and gates; reports

potential safety, sanitary and fire hazards.

1. Operates a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper,

buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small

power and hand tools.

1. Picks up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.

2. Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant

during school vacations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and

preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

1. Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.

2. Safety practices and work methods pertaining to the work.

Ability to:

1. Learn requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and

orderly condition.

1. Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools and

supplies.

1. Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient

manner.

1. Operate a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer,

carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and

hand tools.

1. Perform minor repairs as assigned.

2. Observe and report needed maintenance and repair.

3. Meet schedules and time lines.

4. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

5. Perform heavy physical labor; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

6. Work cooperatively with others.

7. Read, write and comprehend English at the level required for

successful performance of assigned duties.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined

above is sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge

and abilities listed above.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Some positions in this class may require a valid California drivers license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Essential Job Functions:

• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the

display screen of various office equipment and machines

• Able to conduct verbal conversation
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60

decibels)

• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
• Shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
• Shoulder abduction and adduction
• Elbow flexion and extension
• Shoulder extension and flexion
• Back lateral flexion
• Hip flexion and extension
• Knee flexion Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of thisclass with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation willbe evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specificrequirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the abilityof the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. Physical: Good physical condition; able to pass District physical. Work Year

Twelve months per year

Salary

Range 20 of the Classified Salary Scale 4.18.2016

Please apply at www.edjoin.org and include the following:Letter of IntroductionResumeThree Letters of Recommendation

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.