Custodian

CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY•Los Angeles, CA

90d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision the Custodian will maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule and perform other related work as required or assigned.

Requirements

Education sufficient to attain the ability to read and write at the level necessary for successful performance of the above duties
Six months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities
Bilingual English and Spanish
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicles Operator’s License
Possession of the minimum required insurance coverage as mandated by the state of California for operation of a vehicle
Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures
Ability to perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities
Ability to efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors
Vacuum rugs and carpet
Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork
Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels
Clean and disinfect restrooms
Wash windows and walls, polish metalwork, and clean whiteboards
Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for events or meetings
Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes
Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
Sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings
Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness
May raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doors
May set or manage security and video systems
Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment
Arrange cones for student pick up & drop off; collect and put them away
Operate and adjust heating and ventilating equipment
Perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational
Care for landscaping including pruning, planting, and watering
Actively seek to determine the needs of students and staff with respect to the facility and to meet, and whenever possible, exceed their needs
Participate in professional development and regularly scheduled meetings with school team or cross-site team of custodians as requested
Other duties as assigned