Custodian PC# 970255 @ DPE

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District • Dos Palos, CA

363d

About The Position

Works as a team member to provide general cleaning and custodial functions at an assigned school or other District site. Maintains assigned areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner; exercises caution and care in the performance of assigned responsibilities and performs other duties directly related to this job description. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of fire, earthquake and evacuation procedures, locations of shutoffs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and due caution in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to maintain schedules assuring regular cleaning of assigned areas.
• Ability to follow health and safety requirements concerning proper work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation precautions and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Ability to work effectively and safely around children.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, sweeps, cleans, scrubs, waxes, polishes and mops floors in classrooms, restrooms, offices, and similar facilities.
• Cleans and paints over graffiti.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbing and polishing machines.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, painted surfaces, and drinking fountains.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, food dispensers, and similar facilities.
• Sweeps and hoses concrete or blacktop, sidewalks, parkways, and playground areas.
• Replaces incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, furniture, and equipment.
• Locks and/or unlocks doors, gates, windows, and storerooms.
• Raises and/or lowers flags; may set or disarm alarms.
• Opens and/or secures site regularly or for special events.
• Gathers and disposes of paper, rubbish, and debris.
• Empties and washes wastepaper baskets, garbage cans, and other refuse containers.
• Collects paper and other material for recycle pick-up.
• Uses, stores and properly disposes of chemicals, solvents and fluids.
• Reads, understands and follows related material data sheets.
• Assists in set up, clean up, and maintenance of facilities and rooms for meetings and special events.
• Provides on-site support as required for campus events.
• Reports safety, sanitary, fire, or other hazards as well as maintenance needs.
• Provides Lead Custodian duties in his/her absence as required.

Benefits

• Valid California driver's license.
• Annual blood borne pathogen/Hep B training.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees