Custodian - Night

Union School District•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a site Principal and the Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations, perform routine custodial duties at an assigned site during a day or night shift to maintain buildings, office space and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Requirements

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
A good work history demonstrating reliability and the ability to work independently.
Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required
Copy of DMV Report – to evidence satisfactory driving record
First Aide and/or CPR (may be required; training will be provided)
Pre-employment Physical

Nice To Haves

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work
Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Operation and maintenance of custodial equipment and power and hand tools
Oral and written communication skills
Material Safety Data Sheets (training provided if necessary)

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial duties at an assigned site during an assigned shift to maintain buildings, office space and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias and other facilities of an assigned site; sweep, scrub and mop floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other work areas; strip, wax and refinish floors; shampoo and spot clean carpets.
Dust and clean furniture, light fixtures and woodwork; clean whiteboards; empty and clean waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; and clean and adjust shades or blinds.
Clean, scrub and disinfect student and staff restrooms; wash windows and interior and exterior walls; wipe metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; restock paper supplies and soap as necessary; clean drinking fountains.
Pick up paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; perform general grounds maintenance work as assigned by the position; participate in maintaining compliance with the recycling program.
Set-up and take down tables and benches for lunch, daily.
Make minor, non-technical repairs as needed such as replacing light bulbs and lighting tubes, unplugging toilets and sinks and changing fuses.
Identify and report maintenance problems.
Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, vacuum cleaner and small power and hand tools; replace belts and bags on vacuum cleaners as necessary.
Assure security of facilities during assigned hours; lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; turn alarms on or off according to established procedures; monitor facilities for vandalism and safety and fire hazards and report to appropriate personnel.
Respond to requests for setting up classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums and media centers for special events; move and arrange furniture and equipment on a limited basis; coordinate activities in preparation for facility use by outside agencies; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Raise and lower the flag.
Regularly check playground equipment for safety and report status.
Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies as required; order/request, receive and maintain inventory of custodial supplies as assigned.
Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Will be called upon to clean bodily fluids such as: blood, vomit, urine and feces.
During the summer may be assigned as a member of a team to clean multiple sites.
Maintain various records related to assigned activities.
May be called upon to perform overtime in case of emergencies.
Attend mandatory trainings as required by your position.
May be offered additional custodial work after hours due to school sponsored activities and events.
Perform related duties as assigned.