Custodian / Other Duties - Dent Elementary (Internal Posting Only)

Escalon Unified•Escalon, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian works under the general supervision of the Principal or Head Custodian to keep assigned rooms, building areas, and office spaces clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly, and performs other work as assigned. The position is at Dent Elementary School and is scheduled Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is a 12-month position; hours and location may vary during non-student days. This is an internal posting for current Escalon Unified School District employees only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of work experience, preferably including custodial or janitorial work.
Knowledge of methods for cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures; cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work; and common hand tools and machines.
Ability to quickly learn schedules, procedures, and equipment used in custodial and grounds work.
Ability to use common electrical cleaning equipment.
Ability to read and write and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow employees, teachers, students, and school visitors.
Ability to read printed material and to hear and speak sufficiently to conduct normal in-person and telephone conversations.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Must be a current employee of Escalon Unified School District; applications from people not currently employed by the district will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Clean floors and other building surfaces by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, or buffing with hand tools or machines.
Vacuum rugs and carpets; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty and clean waste receptacles; and remove cobwebs.
Clean blackboards, windows, mirrors, and walls; scrub and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms; and refill soap and paper dispensers.
Polish metal work and clean and adjust desks and other furniture.
Assist with moving and arranging furniture and equipment and set up buildings and rooms for meetings and special events.
Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
Scrape and refinish floors and perform minor painting and minor repairs on furniture, equipment, and facilities.
Pick up paper from grounds and walkways and perform routine groundskeeping duties.
Unlock and lock building doors and raise or lower the flag.
Assist with restoring buildings and grounds during school vacations.
Help unload merchandise received at schools or the District office.
Supervise the work of student assistants.
Report unsafe conditions.
Follow oral and written instructions and perform other duties consistent with the position's general areas of responsibility.