Prepares classrooms, rooms and facilities for special events,
meetings and regular classroom usage; moves and arranges desks,
tables, chairs, office furniture and equipment.
Sanitizes, dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and
metalwork.
Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings and furniture.
Cleans, sweeps and maintains safety of hallways, stairwells and
common areas.
Gathers and disposes of rubbish, paper, leaves and debris;
empties wastebaskets, garbage cans and other refuse
containers.
Pressure washes buildings and outdoor areas.
Changes light bulbs as necessary.
Opens/unlocks buildings and turns off alarms; closes and locks
doors and windows.
Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers,
disinfectant and cleaning agents to ensure proper strength for
use.
Operates and maintains cleaning tools and equipment.
Makes oral and written reports for work performed; completes
and submits work orders and timesheets on a timely basis; attends
meetings; participates in safety training.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically
minoritized groups and participates in professional development
activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded
practices within the District.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs emergency clean-up in classrooms including cleaning
contagious spills and bodily fluids.
- Maintains custodial supplies in closet or cart.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Proper cleaning methods.
- The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power
custodial tools and equipment.
- Safe work methods and safety practices related to custodial
work.
- Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants and
cleaning agents.
- Basic English.
- Basic computer operations.
- Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work
including the use of personal protective equipment when
needed.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Complete custodial assignments independently without immediate
supervision.
- Operate and maintain tools/equipment used in custodial
work.
- Perform minor maintenance repairs as assigned.
- Prepare and maintain basic records accurately.
- Operate a computer related to area of assignment.
- Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups
by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive
service-oriented practices.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one year of work
experience; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Work experience as a custodian is desirable.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain
insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program in some
assignments.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use
hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard
office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
unaided or 100 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is
regularly required to use written and oral communication skills;
analyze and solve problems; use basic math and mathematical
reasoning; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact
with others encountered in the course of work including District
managers, employees, contractors, vendors and dissatisfied/abusive
individuals.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The employee works primarily in an indoor environment with limited
exposure to inclement weather during travel to and from assigned
work areas; works while wearing personal protection equipment;
exposure to fumes from commercial cleaning products and noise from
vacuums and other cleaning equipment; occasional exposure to toxic
or caustic chemicals and biological hazards.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than
assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and
requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to
interview for the assignment.
Work Hours: Monday-Thursday:
5pm-1:30am, Friday: 3:30pm-12am
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd/jobs/5492424/temporary-custodian
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