Custodian II-Carlton Oaks Pos#30033415

Santee School District•Santee, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Custodian II performs cleaning and custodial duties during evening hours, including cleaning, waxing, polishing, and shampooing a variety of floor surfaces. The role maintains classrooms, offices, buildings, and other District facilities in an orderly and secure condition. Custodian II employees may work at the District Office or as part of a traveling custodial crew at two or more assigned schools during later evening hours, supporting users of school facilities and helping ensure facility security. The position may also involve general groundskeeping at a school site. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments and may involve lifting and moving heavy objects, climbing ladders, and contact with cleaning agents and chemicals. The schedule is 12 months per year, 4 hours per day, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning, waxing, polishing, and shampooing various types of floor surfaces.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial activities.
Knowledge of basic safety practices related to custodial activities.
Ability to clean, wax, polish, and shampoo asphalt tile, cement, terrazzo, and carpeted floors.
Ability to maintain classrooms, offices, buildings, and other District facilities in an orderly and secure condition.
Ability to operate various electrical cleaning equipment, including floor-care equipment.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.
Ability to work effectively without close supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and one year of responsible custodial experience involving floor-care duties.
Valid California Driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain qualifications for District vehicle insurance coverage.
Must upload required certifications and/or licenses for the application to be considered complete.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, seal, wax, polish, vacuum, and shampoo carpeted areas and tile, cement, and terrazzo flooring; remove and apply finishes as required.
Operate floor-care equipment, including buffers, wet and dry vacuums, and carpet shampoo machines, and maintain equipment in good working order.
Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, buildings, and other District facilities in an orderly and secure condition.
Turn out lights and secure areas by locking doors, windows, and gates and activating the alarm system.
Assist in testing cleaners, detergents, waxes, and other agents.
Clean restroom toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork.
Empty and clean waste receptacles.
Wash windows, walls, and chalkboards.
Clean drinking fountains.
Polish metal work.
Fill paper and soap dispensers and replenish supplies.
Replace light bulbs as assigned.
Move, arrange, and set up furniture and equipment for sporting or special events and meetings.
Raise, lower, fold, and store flags.
May perform general groundskeeping work around the school site, such as weeding flower beds, raking leaves, edging, and watering lawns.
Learn and maintain cleaning schedules for assigned areas.
Drive between work assignments as scheduled.