Custodian Night - Orion (4 hours)

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Custodian performs routine cleaning and custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility. The position maintains buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, orderly, and secure condition; prepares rooms and equipment for classes, meetings, and events; and performs minor non-technical repairs and related duties as assigned. The posting title identifies this as a night position at Orion for 4 hours, but does not specify the workdays or total employment schedule.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Knowledge of requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, including basic methods for cleaning and preserving floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
Knowledge of proper methods for storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to predetermined standards.
Ability to learn and apply schedules, procedures, and appropriate use of custodial equipment and supplies.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and provide proper security.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs and observe and report maintenance and repair needs.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and timelines; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to inspect and assure the security of facilities during the assigned shift.
Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the listed knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned District site or plant.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices, and related facilities.
Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors, door panels, and hand railings; wash windows and walls; and clean chalkboards.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment to prepare classrooms and multipurpose rooms for special events or meetings.
Vacuum rugs and carpets; replace light bulbs and lighting tubes; clean venetian blinds; dust drapes; and perform minor non-technical repairs as needed.
Raise and lower the flag; lock and unlock doors and gates; set security systems in assigned areas; and maintain watering and irrigation schedules.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, as well as maintenance repair needs, to the appropriate authority; maintain building security.
Pick up paper and debris; rake, sweep, and water grounds; and clean walkways and entrances.
Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor-cleaning and polishing machines; clean tables, chairs, and floors after lunch periods.
Set up gymnasium and/or athletic equipment for classes and events as required.
Respond to emergency cleanups, such as spills and clogged drains, and respond to emergency callbacks where required.
Perform related duties as assigned.