Custodian #6-27

Newport-Mesa Unified School District•Costa Mesa, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. This recruitment will be used to fill Full-Time and Part-Time Custodian openings throughout the district that may occur during the life of the eligible list. Full-Time position schedules vary and include day shifts (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), midday shifts (10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), or evening shifts (2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.). Some Full-Time positions are also assigned to a roving weekend schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday). Part-Time position schedules can vary and may include midday shifts (10:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). NOTE: If you are a current Substitute Custodian with Newport-Mesa Unified School District and wish to become eligible for a permanent Custodian position within the District, please submit an application for this recruitment and participate in the examination process. Please apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/nmusd. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school site; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform custodial duties.
Carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

Nice To Haves

Current Substitute Custodian with Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned District school site during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
Perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned; travel to school sites; strip, wax and pressure wash floors; perform routine maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment; conduct emergency maintenance and custodial duties and respond to broken sewer lines, security issues, deliveries, fires, alarms, furniture moving, equipment repair and other issues.
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean boards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate; raise and lower flags as assigned.
Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repair to equipment and furniture as assigned.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.