Custodian/School Operations Worker #444 Semple Elementary School

BENICIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL OPERATIONS WORKER

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to coordinate daily school cleaning, repair, set-up, and security activities with the site principal; to keep buildings, grounds, and office space clean and orderly; to perform custodial, storekeeping, and light grounds and building maintenance tasks in the service of a school; to lead custodians assigned to school; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class serve as an elementary school day shift operations team leader. Positions assigned as the school site day shift leader have a significant role in serving the varied and immediate needs of staff and students and responding to emergencies.

Communication and coordination are important characteristics of the day shift School Operations Worker assigned to a school site. The School Operations Worker modifies cleaning assignments in response to staff absences, facility use, and special projects and requests.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class.

Communicate with principal and school staff regarding the condition of the school plant and special needs; coordinate cleaning schedules of operations staff to accommodate special needs, activities, and absences; plan and set up for school/community functions; communicate with evening shift custodians regarding set up for activities and community use of buildings during evening shift; train regular and substitute custodians in the performance of assigned custodial duties, security functions, and emergency procedures; inspect school and report to Principal on quality and quantity of work performed by operations personnel; report performance problems to the Principal.

Fill out requisitions, work orders, and simple reports; maintain record of expenditures from and balance of custodial supply budget for the school; write instructions to custodians; report needed repairs and follow up on completion of work orders by District maintenance personnel; and interact with maintenance staff, contractors, parents, PTA, etc.

Clean classrooms and offices; vacuum carpets; sweep floors and sidewalks; remove gum from floors and carpeting; mop, strip, and wax floors; shampoo carpeting; refinish wooden flooring; clean and disinfect restrooms, and fixtures; clean and shine mirrors and chrome; replenish supplies of paper towels, toilet tissue, and sanitary supplies; dust and wash desks, tables, shelving units, and cabinets; dust and clean blinds; clean and polish door and window glass; dust and clean light fixtures; clean ceilings and remove cobwebs; clean writing boards and erasers; clean sinks and counters; pick up trash and empty trash cans; clean trash cans; and replace trash can liners.

Operate custodial utility cart, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines, floor sander, buffers, and related custodial equipment. Read cleaning labels and learn to follow safety instructions; and write notes to custodial team leader regarding repairs and supplies.

Open and secure building; put up and take down flags; check and lock windows; check, unlock and lock doors and gates; activate and disarm alarm systems; and learn location and operation of utility turn-offs.

Water plants and lawns; turn on sprinklers; remove leaves, trash and litter from planted and paved areas. Sweep walks and paved areas with broom and blower; move furniture and AV equipment; set up and take down chairs and tables; move boxes; and change water bottles.

Perform minor repairs independently, such as tightening loose screws, raising and lowering student desks, replacing chair glides, and changing light bulbs and tubes.

Wear protective clothing and use safety equipment and devices, as assigned; serve on assigned committees and teams; participate in District mandated training and retraining programs; and perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic methods of leadership and team work.

Basic methods of custodial work scheduling.

Methods, materials, and equipment used in school custodial work.

Operation, use, and maintenance of custodial equipment.

Basic record keeping and arithmetic.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

Implement cleaning schedules and procedures and the use of materials, tools and equipment used in custodial and routine facilities maintenance work.

Plan, lay out, inspect, train, guide, and correct the work of team members and substitute workers.

Perform routine facilities maintenance work.

Use hand and power tools of custodial work safely.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position. A typical qualifying entrance background is experience performing school custodial work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Benicia Unified School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Services Department for further information.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print and see small objects.

Hearing: (which may be corrected) to hear sounds which warn of potential danger; analyze sounds of equipment operation; and determine operating efficiency and needed repairs. Have tolerance to be exposed to noisy conditions and custodial equipment.

Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; twist and bend at torso; turn, raise, and lower head

Lower Body Mobility: to walk on even and uneven surfaces; bend at waist; stoop; stand for prolonged periods of 4 hours; and step over objects.

Strength: to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 60 pounds on a frequent basis.

Smell: to distinguish strong odors.

Environmental Requirements: be exposed to harsh chemicals; work alone; work inside as a primary assignment; work with interruptions.

Mental Requirements: to read and write English at a simple level; operate utility turn-off mechanisms and operate security systems; respond to emergencies; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures; follow a schedule.

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