Custodian #250 Henry School
About The Position
The Custodian performs custodial work caring for assigned buildings and grounds according to an assigned work schedule. The position receives general instruction from a Head Custodian or Lead Custodian and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Custodial/Grounds Supervisor or designee. The listed schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role includes cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, furniture, equipment, restrooms, windows, drinking fountains, metalwork, and waste containers; keeping grounds, walks, halls, and entrances clear; moving furniture and equipment; maintaining custodial equipment; and reporting maintenance needs and safety, sanitary, or fire hazards. The Custodian may also perform routine groundskeeping, secure buildings at the end of a shift, and complete special custodial work requested by staff. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors. The position involves substantial physical activity, including lifting and carrying loads, pushing and pulling equipment, walking or standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders or working at heights. Hazards include cleaning agents and chemicals, ladders, and wet or slippery floors.
Requirements
- Six months of custodial experience, preferably in a school district, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- SUSD Custodial Training Certificate.
- Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, materials, and supplies; work hazards and safety precautions; and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to safely use and care for cleaning materials and equipment; perform heavy physical labor; understand and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively.
- Ability to cooperate with the public, students, teachers, and others, including relating to students and small children, and to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Physical capability to perform job tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds overhead or at waist height and occasionally up to 75 pounds over short distances; pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds across campus; operating custodial equipment; walking over uneven ground or standing for extended periods; bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing ladders or working at heights.
- Ability to see, hear, and speak, with or without assistive devices, sufficiently to perform duties and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish linoleum and other types of floors.
- Vacuum rugs and carpets.
- Clean and dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment.
- Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms and disinfect flat surfaces.
- Clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains.
- Clean and polish metalwork, including door panels and hand railings.
- Empty and clean waste containers.
- Pick up litter on grounds and sweep walks, halls, and entrances.
- Move and rearrange chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment.
- Maintain custodial equipment and report items requiring maintenance.
- Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
- May perform routine groundskeeping duties.
- May secure buildings at the end of the shift.
- Perform special custodial work at staff members’ request.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free health benefits through Kaiser for the employee and family.
- Paid sick leave.
- Vacation.
- Floating holiday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
