Custodian I (19hrs/weekends)(Ridgecrest)

Kern Community College District•Ridgecrest, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned District facility. Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. Incumbents in the Custodian I classification perform a variety of routine custodial duties in maintenance of an assigned school campus or other assigned District facilities in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

At least six months related experience.
Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Knowledge of requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or other District facility.
Ability to maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to operate a variety of custodial equipment, such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.
Successful completion of a fitness for duty physical including drug screen.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or District facility during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop and shampoo spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners.
Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set and disengage alarms as appropriate.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gym and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up chairs, tables, bleachers and other furniture and equipment for special events or meetings; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers and other equipment.
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods as assigned.
Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.