Custodian / Other Duties - Dent Elementary (Internal Posting Only)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Principal or Head Custodian, the Custodian keeps assigned rooms, building areas, or office spaces clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly, and performs other assigned work. This is an internal-only vacancy for current Escalon Unified School District employees at Dent Elementary School. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., year-round. Hours and location may vary during non-student days. The position requires knowledge of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures; custodial cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment; and common hand tools and machines. The employee must be able to learn custodial and grounds schedules, procedures, and equipment; use common electrical cleaning equipment; follow oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative relationships with school employees, teachers, students, and visitors; and perform manual labor, including lifting or moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED and one year of work experience are required; custodial or janitorial experience is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of work experience; custodial or janitorial experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of methods for cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures; custodial cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment; 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, read printed material, and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, teachers, students, and school visitors.
- Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to conduct normal in-person and telephone conversations.
- Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting or moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Applicants must be current employees of Escalon Unified School District.
Nice To Haves
- Custodial or janitorial work experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow oral and written instructions and assignments.
- Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, or buff floors and other building surfaces using 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, clean, and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms, and refill soap and paper dispensers.
- Polish metalwork; clean and adjust desks and other furniture; and assist with moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
- Set up buildings and rooms for meetings and special events.
- Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
- Scrape and refinish floors; perform minor painting and minor repairs on furniture, equipment, and facilities.
- Pick up paper on grounds and walkways and perform routine groundskeeping duties.
- Unlock and lock building doors and raise or lower the flag.
- Assist with restoration of 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.
- Perform other duties, as directed, consistent with the general areas of responsibility of the position.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
