Custodian

Overview

Dual-Merged 2526-38. An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Custodian in order to fill current and future vacancies. The eligibility list will be effective for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first). This position is full time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days a year.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Facilities and Custodial Services, performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Assist with distributing items to appropriate parties as needed including supplies, mail, packages and furniture.
• Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclogs drains and toilets as assigned; replenishes classroom supplies including paper towels and soap as needed.
• Communicates with personnel, administrators and outside contacts as needed to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Locks and unlocks doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turns lights on and off as needed; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; sets alarms as appropriate.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; performs minor installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, furniture and fixtures as assigned; prepares classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture, equipment and debris following events.
• Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, carpet cleaning machines and other equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position; maintains equipment in working orders; assists with maintaining supply levels as assigned.
• Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities as assigned; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Replaces light bulbs and tubes; cleans chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners; cleans tables, chairs and floors.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; reports need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate parties; responds to health and safety concerns related to assigned functions accordingly.
• Supports site recycling program.

• Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: six months of performing custodial functions.

Successful passage of the District’s job-related proficiency test. Some incumbents may be required to possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

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

• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Maintain tools…