California Department Of Education San Bruno , CA 94066
Posted 2 months ago
CUSTODIAN
DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision of the school principal maintains assigned site(s) by performing routine custodial tasks and semiskilled maintenance tasks according to a prepared work schedule arranged with the school principal.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Buildings
Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes linoleum, concrete, tile and wood floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in offices, nurse's and faculty rooms, auditoriums and multipurpose rooms, dining rooms, cafeterias, hallways, ramps, and stairways
Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, hall lockers, and other equipment
Picks up paper and other refuse on floors and sweeps walks and entrances, an empties and cleans waste containers
Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms
Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains
Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings
Lights and turns off room heaters and hot water heaters as needed provided proper training has been provided and competency is established
Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment
Replaces light globes, makes minor repairs in the classroom furniture
Maintains equipment used in maintenance projects and in cleaning of buildings during summer months
Assists in operation of school heating plant and plumbing maintenance provided proper training has been provided and competency is established
Assists in painting of board areas not requiring sophisticated training or technical experience
Repaints over graffiti
Lock up all entrance doors and gates, code out before leaving at night
RESPONSIBILITIES: Grounds
Waters, trims, and fertilizes lawn, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers and assists transplanting, fertilizing, and replanting lawn and shrubs as appropriate
Operates and maintains power-driven equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, clippers and other grounds maintenance equipment
Maintains playground areas (back top and lawn)
Assists with repairs of playground facilities and school grounds and other outdoor structures
Works soil and removes weeds, undergrowth, and debris from school grounds and landscaped areas with hand tools
Sweeps walks and driveways and picks up paper and rubbish
Assists in installation and maintenance of sprinkler system
Performs other custodial or light maintenance work or minor repairs at assigned site or districtwide as appropriate or assigned.
CUSTODIAN
Utilizes appropriate safety precautions in the performance of duties to ensure the safety of students and staff
Performs other related duties as assigned
Performs such non-related duties, on a temporary basis, as may be required to meet immediate district needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning and site care strategies
Proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment
Appropriate health and safety regulations and safety precautions and procedures
Ability to:
Lift or transport up to fifty pounds
Perform a variety of cleaning and basic maintenance work involving use of independent judgment requiring accuracy and efficiency
Operate basic cleaning and maintenance equipment
Work effectively with occasional interruptions
Read, understand and carry out specific instructions
Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students, staff and the public
Training and Experience:
Personal Qualities
Good Health
Maturity and judgment
Neat and clean appearance
Willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities
Willingness to learn new semiskilled maintenance techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills
Independent worker
Willingness to continuously improve
Good organizational skills
Good communication skills
Flexible
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education