Custodian

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

8d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Principal and Custodial Supervisor, and the immediate guidance of the Head Custodian, the Custodian provides custodial services at an assigned site; ensures an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performs a variety of special cleaning operations; and assists in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with custodial services to ensure an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Six (6) months of performing a variety of cleaning operations.
Valid, current California Driver’s License to operate a district vehicle as needed to conduct work.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
After offer of employment, obtain: Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
Pre-employment physical exam (C) through District’s provider at District’s expense
Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment
Read, understand, and follow multi-step oral and written instructions in English
Oral and written communication skills in English
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Safety and sanitary practices, procedures, and precautions
Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other District facilities
Operate a variety of equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance, including electrical cleaning equipment and basic repair tools (e.g., vehicle, floor washer/buffer, backpack blower, scissor lift, boom lift, pressure washer, small hand/power tools)
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Perform minor, non-technical repairs
Perform basic math
Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure condition
Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order
Move and arrange furniture and equipment
Read, understand, and follow multi-step oral and written directions
Communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair
Work effectively as part of a team
Basic record-keeping techniques
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair
Meet schedules and timelines with constant interruptions
Adapt to changing work priorities
Proper lifting techniques
Observe health, safety, and sanitary procedures, regulations, and precautions
Work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in industrial cleaning, including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies
Knowledge of requirements of maintaining schools and buildings in a safe, clean, secure, and orderly condition
Knowledge of basic math

Responsibilities

Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, and seminars to gather information required to perform job functions.
Cleans assigned areas (e.g., sweeps, mops, scrubs, dusts and polishes surfaces, vacuums, cleans whiteboards, removes cobwebs picks up trash/debris, empties trash containers/receptacles) to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Delivers a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture) to distribute materials to the appropriate parties within site.
Organizes and performs routine manual work at assigned facility (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment; replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g., paper towels, soap) to maintain adequate quantities for daily use.
Performs minor, job-related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g., changes vacuum cleaner belts and bags, lighting, bathroom dispensers, clogged toilets to ensure proper functioning and usability of items; assembles furniture, equipment, and other items, and installs as necessary (e.g. door stops, white boards, shelves).
Performs seasonal maintenance (e.g., strip/wax floors, shampoos carpet, moves furniture) to complete and/or facilitate summer projects.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g., unlocks and opens gates, raises flags, picks up trash, blows/sweeps walkway, removes graffiti) to ensure facilities are operational and hazard free.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) and takes appropriate action or notifies appropriate personnel for resolution.
Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, windows, gates, alarms, lights) to minimize property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Sets up and takes down equipment and furnishings (e.g., chairs, tables, bleachers, stages) to provide adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and other events.
Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g., grounds, trades, athletics) to complete site custodial activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.