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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

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. E

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. E

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. E

Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building. E

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. E

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate. E

Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repair to equipment and furniture as assigned. E

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed. E

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer / scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. E

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. E

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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : KNOWLEDGE OF : 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. ABILITY TO : 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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.

HAZARDS :

Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.

Working on ladders.