Custodian - Substitute

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school site; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned District school site during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles, spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
• Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repair to equipment and furniture as assigned.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and multi‑purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set‑up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site.
• Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform minor non‑technical repairs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Working on ladders.