Custodian (Night)

Lemon Grove School District•Lemon Grove, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the School Administrator, the Custodian maintains a clean, attractive, and safe school facility; arranges rooms for meetings, classroom activities, and events; minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure; and completes assignments safely, properly, and on time. The position is supervised directly by the School Administrator, receives technical support from the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation, and works with school personnel and students. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including a half-hour unpaid lunch. The position works 260 paid days per year. Duties include cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor school areas, arranging and delivering furnishings and equipment, communicating about facility use and maintenance needs, maintaining custodial supplies and equipment, securing the site, assisting with maintenance projects, making minor repairs, and following district custodial standards. The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, tools, equipment, safe work practices, maintenance principles, and sanitation methods. The Custodian must be able to work independently, organize and adjust work schedules, communicate effectively, use a two-way radio and computer, and carry out a variety of custodial tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior job-related experience with increasing responsibility is required, preferably in a school or institutional setting. Requirements also include a district pre-employment test, post-offer physical examination and drug screen, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, a current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter, and a valid California driver’s license with evidence of insurability. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves exposure to dust, chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, varying temperatures, and equipment with moving parts. Physical demands include climbing ladders, lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds, and frequent walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, squatting, and climbing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; preferably in a school or institutional setting.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices, maintenance principles, and sanitation methods.
Ability to use district-approved cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and adhere to safe work practices.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out a detailed work schedule, and adjust and prioritize the schedule on short notice.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
Ability to use a two-way radio and computer to communicate with school and district staff.
Ability to perform a variety of tasks and maintain the facility in a clean and safe condition in accordance with district-approved custodial standards.
District pre-employment test.
Post-offer physical examination and drug screen.
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter.
Valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Sweep, scrub, mop, clean, and finish floors; vacuum carpeted areas.
Clean and dust walls, lockers, furniture, fixtures, and whiteboards.
Clean, wash, and scrub bathroom plumbing fixtures.
Clean classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, and other school facilities to maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
Sweep sidewalks and asphalt areas; dispose of rubbish; clean and disinfect trash containers.
Clean drinking fountains and monitor their drainage.
Recycle clean paper and break down cardboard boxes.
Remove trash and debris from campus as needed.
Arrange furnishings and equipment for scheduled meetings, school events, and classroom activities in a timely manner.
Deliver supplies, furniture, equipment, and materials to staff or appropriate facility locations.
Communicate with the supervisor, site personnel, and students about school activities, safety, and facility maintenance; submit work orders to designated site staff.
Communicate daily with the Senior Custodian about site cleaning, schedules, cleaning and safety needs, and facility-use arrangements.
Maintain the custodial stock room and equipment, and keep necessary supplies and materials in stock.
Lock and unlock gates and doors; check for open windows; lock and unlock playground equipment; set alarms; raise and lower flags; and check hot water and room temperatures.
Assist the Maintenance and Operations Department with site projects and work activities as required.
Make minor repairs to furniture, equipment, and fixtures, such as replacing light bulbs, diffusers, switch plates, and chair or table glides.
Use a computer to send and receive work-related email, report absences, and request a substitute.
Comply with district-approved Custodial Standards of Cleanliness and Safety.
Maintain communication with designated site personnel using a two-way radio.
Perform other duties as assigned.