Custodian/Maintenance Worker

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION•San Jose, CA

8d•$50,903 - $63,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian/ Maintenance worker is responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the facility. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and minor repair tasks to keep the premises in optimal condition. Adequate performance at this level requires initiative and a general understanding of safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of the United States and California Occupational Safety and Health Acts, and the procedures of the department. This position assists the Facilities Director to ensure the San Jose Headquarters is properly maintained and cleaned. This position is highly visible, and works closely with department managers, employees, vendors, contractors, and sub-contractors.

Requirements

Sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and speak English at the level required for an efficient and successful job performance
One to two years of recent experience in a combination of custodial and general maintenance work
Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Must be willing to submit to a medical examination
Be bonded

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Operations, methods, materials, equipment, and terms used in custodial work
Knowledge of Materials, tools, and methods used in general maintenance work
Knowledge of Light maintenance plumbing, electrical, and equipment and furniture repair tasks
Knowledge of Mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of Various cleaning materials and equipment
Ability to Perform skillfully a variety of custodial and minor routine maintenance repair work to include minor electrical and plumbing work, office furniture and equipment
Ability to Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
Ability to Use mechanical tools to perform minor repairs and adjustments
Ability to Learn safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of the United States and California Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA), and departmental procedures
Ability to Read and interpret equipment and cleaning chemical specifications
Ability to Read, write and make arithmetic computations at the level required for successful job performance
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and meet the public with courtesy and tact
Ability to Demonstrate initiative, good judgment and proper safety precautions
Ability to Understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to Engage in sustained and heavy physical activity
Ability to Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to Lift and carry 50 pounds, may be asked to lift 75 pounds occasionally
Ability to Climb ladders

Responsibilities

Performs minor repairs to plumbing, office equipment, and furnishings
Assists in moving and arranging furniture for meetings and CSEA events
Reports and addresses safety, sanitary, and fire hazards
Receives or picks up supplies and equipment
Installs bulletin boards, pictures, etc. as requested
Replaces fluorescent lights/ballasts and performs minor maintenance tasks (e.g., repairing window latches and door hinges)
Changes/repairs electrical cords, fixtures
Maintains and replaces ceiling tiles
Strips and waxes floors
Vacuums, steam cleans, and shampoos mats, rugs, and carpets on a regular cadence
Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms
Sweeps, cleans, scrubs, and/or power washes outdoor areas
Cleans and dusts walls, air conditioning vents, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment
Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains
Cleans upholstered furniture
Removes trash
Locks building at night
May be requested to assist the Director, Facilities and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors
May be asked to provide manual support at the annual CSEA conference
May assist and/or relieve the Office Systems Operator I in assigned duties (contract provision 13.3.2 of the collective bargaining agreement shall not be violated)
Performs other related tasks as required by the Director, Facilities and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors