Substitute Custodian

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• Washington Unified School District provided pay range: $30.00/hr - $30.00/hr

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, and waxes floors.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Cleans restrooms and showers.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Cleans blackboards and drinking fountains.
• Polishes metal work.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Sets up, opens and closes classrooms and other facilities for various community activities and services.
• Replaces light bulbs and makes minor non‑technical repairs to desks and equipment.
• Cleans venetian blinds.
• Reports need for repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Checks and stores materials received.
• Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
• Watches buildings during late shifts to prevent vandalism, turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
• Raises and lowers flags.
• Opens buildings at beginning of work day.
• Picks up paper and trash on grounds and courts of buildings.
• Operates and maintains power cleaning equipment.
• May supervise student workers.
• May perform routine grounds keeping duties.
• May assist in the preparation of surfaces for painting and in minor painting tasks necessary for the proper maintenance and/or cleaning of walls and surfaces.
• May drive motor vehicles.

• Knowledge of methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of common tools and their use.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to maintain assigned buildings and areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work.
• Ability to operate power cleaning equipment with skill and safety.
• Ability to understand and follow work schedules and directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying; e.g., one year of custodial, janitorial or related work experience.

• Frequent ability to walk, bend, stoop, twist at the waist, reach above and below the shoulders, perform neck extension, flexion and rotation, and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion.
• Occasional sitting, standing, squatting, climbing.
• Requires the ability to climb and use ladders safely.
• Lift materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and carry up to 20 feet.
• Push, pull, and guide over 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requires the ability to operate demanding equipment such as floor polishers and carpet cleaning equipment.
• Visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety materials.
• Hear, speak, write, and read in English to exchange information, write work orders, read directions, and MSDS sheets.

Applicants must provide 3 references with full name, phone number, and email address. Must pass a custodian test administered by the district (call ext. 1045 to arrange a test). Selected applicants will be required to complete a district‑paid pre‑placement physical, obtain fingerprint clearance, and provide a TB clearance. Substitutes work on call as needed.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to broadening diversity. All applications and resumes are welcome. Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with such characteristics. For concerns, contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375‑7600 ext. 1046.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Restaurants