Custodian (Night)

Lemon Grove School District•Lemon Grove, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the School Administrator, this role is responsible for maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe facility. The Custodian will also provide room arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events, while minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure. Assignments must be completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in a school and/or institutional setting.
District pre-employment test
Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter
Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of maintenance principles and sanitation methods.
Ability to use district-approved cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out details of work schedule.
Ability to adjust and prioritize work schedule with short notice.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and public.
Ability to use a 2-way radio and computer to facilitate communication with school and district staff.
Ability to perform a variety of tasks.
Ability to maintain facility in a clean and safe manner and aligned with district-approved custodial standards.

Responsibilities

Sweep, scrub, mop, clean and apply finish to floors of rooms, hallways, and stairs; vacuum all carpet areas.
Clean and dust walls, lockers, furniture, and fixtures; clean white boards.
Clean, wash, and scrub all bathroom plumbing fixtures.
Clean school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe learning environment.
Sweep sidewalks and asphalt areas, dispose of rubbish, clean and disinfect trash containers.
Clean and monitor draining of drinking fountains.
Recycle clean paper and break down box containers.
Remove all trash and debris from school campus as required to maintain an attractive school facility.
Arrange necessary furnishings and equipment, in a timely manner, for all scheduled meetings, school events, and classroom activities.
Deliver a variety of large items (supplies, furniture, equipment, materials) to appropriate staff or facility locations.
Communicate with supervisor, site personnel, and students regarding school activities, safety, and maintenance of facilities; submit work order requests to designated site staff.
Communicate daily with Senior Custodian about site cleaning, schedules, cleaning and safety needs, and facility use arrangements.
Maintain custodial stock room and equipment, maintain stock of supplies and materials needed to complete projects and duties efficiently.
Lock and unlock gates and doors; check for open windows; lock and unlock playground equipment; set alarms correctly; raise and lower flags; check hot water and room temperatures.
Assist Maintenance and Operations Department as required to complete site projects and work activities.
Make minor repairs to furniture, equipment, and fixtures (i.e. replace light bulbs and diffusers, replace switch plates, chair and table glides).
Use computer to send and receive work-related email; enter work absences and request substitute.
Comply with District approved Custodial Standards of Cleanliness and Safety.
Maintain communication via 2-way radio with designated site personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.