Utility Crew Custodian

Position: Utility Crew Custodian 1 (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)
Education support professionals - esp/classified - custodial

job number

start date

open date 02/13/2026

closing date

utility crew custodian 1

summary description

• emergency response clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, hazardous materials)
• viral/bacterial outbreak response and impact cleaning at schools/sites
• screening gym floors, carpet extraction, and carpet repair
• minor maintenance repairs, grounds work, and painting duties

essential duties and responsibilities

custodial duties

• sweep, mop, scrub, shampoo, and wax various floor surfaces
• vacuum, repair, and steam clean carpets and rugs
• dust, wash, and polish furniture, fixtures, shelving, counters, and woodwork
• clean walls, desks, tables, blackboards, whiteboards
• deep clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and showers
• fill soap and paper dispensers
• clean windows; empty trash and recycling
• restock custodial supplies

specialized utility crew functions

• maintain operational and training records
• inventory and maintain specialized equipment and supplies
• repair and maintain equipment for gym floor work, emergency response, etc.

maintenance & grounds work

• replace lights, paint rooms or trim
• remove/tag broken furniture; remove carpet, tile, or cabinetry
• report vandalism and items needing repair
• perform seasonal grounds work (snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, trash pickup)
• set alarms, secure windows and doors in assigned areas

furniture & room setup

• move and assemble furniture and equipment
• set up rooms/auditoriums for meetings, events, and activities

summer/break period duties

• intensive facility cleaning and restoration
• move and stack furniture
• wash walls and woodwork
• paint interior/exterior surfaces
• strip, seal, and wax floors using power equipment
• screen gym floors district wide
• assist with capital projects, construction, and remodels

emergency response

may be called off-hours for district-wide emergencies, including:

• burglaries, vandalism, fires
• snow removal
• equipment failures and flooding
• viral/bacterial outbreak response

qualifications

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

education

• • high school diploma is desirable but not required.

experience:

• • six months to one year of reliable custodial experience, or equivalent maintenance training and experience.

competencies for successful performance of job duties

knowledge of:

• reading, writing, and basic arithmetic
• cleaning materials, methods, and equipment

skill in:

• follow verbal and written instructions
• learn supplies, equipment, and cleaning methods
• perform strenuous physical work
• work under time constraints and with limited supervision
• work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes)
• climb ladders and work on lifts
• perform simple arithmetic
• maintain effective working relationships

ability to:

• long periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
• lifting moderately heavy items.
• requires above-average physical ability and dexterity.

work environment / physical demands

the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

work environment

• exposure to weather: may be required to work outside during cold or hot weather - rarely
• exposure to loud noises: equipment and tools - occasionally
• working in confined spaces: may work in attics, crawl spaces, and etc.
  
  - rarely
• working at heights: may change lights in gymnasiums - rarely
• working with hazardous materials: chemical - continuously

physical demands

• lifting/carrying: frequently
• standing/walking: continuously
• bending/stooping: continuously
• reaching: continuously
• pushing/pulling: continuously
• climbing: frequently
• fine motor skills: frequently

definitions:?

• never: the activity or condition does not occur.?
• rarely: the activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.?
• occasionally: the activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.?
• frequently: the activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.?
• continuously: the activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time?

this job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

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