Custodian I

Gilroy Unified School District•Gilroy, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Custodian I - Night Elementary and Middle Schools Sites- Assigned to support the Expanded Learning Program. Work Year: 12 months. Hours: 2:30 - 11pm (30 minute lunch break). Salary Information: Range 20 (Night Custodians receive a 5% shift differential). Basic Functions: To perform routine cleaning and custodial functions at an assigned school site or facility. Employees in this classification are supervised by the Maintenance and Operations Manager and may receive direct supervision from the site administrator within a well-defined framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees will receive technical supervision from a Custodial Supervisor. Employees in this job class exercise responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned area at a specified school site or facility within the District.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment
Knowledge of the safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work
Ability to read at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to safely use and apply cleaning equipment and materials
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Responsibilities

Performs routine janitorial and custodial functions at assigned site/plant
Cleans classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, gymnasiums, offices and related facilities
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors, door panels, and hand railings
Vacuums rugs and carpets
Dusts furniture, empties and cleans trash receptacles
Assists in set up of buildings and rooms for meetings and special events upon request to include arranging chairs, desks and other designated equipment
Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork and other equipment
Cleans doors, glass and drinking fountains
Reports safety, sanitary and/or fire hazards to appropriate authority
Replaces light globes
Picks up papers or debris; rakes, sweeps, waters grounds, cleans walkways and entrances
Makes minor, non-technical repairs as needed
Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning and polishing machines and scrubbers
Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings and related areas
Observes and reports the need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority
Assists in setting up sound systems and other related equipment for assemblies, rallies, or other special events
Sets up gymnasium and/or athletic equipment for classes and events including bleachers and nets
Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills and clogged drains and performs minor building maintenance repairs as needed
May assist and perform routine grounds keeping duties as required
Performs other related duties consistent with job description