Custodian - Day

Union School District•San Jose, CA

23h•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. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure facilities are well-maintained and safe for students and staff.

Requirements

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.
A good work history demonstrating reliability and the ability to work independently.
Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of custodial equipment and power and hand tools.
Oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (training provided if necessary).
Ability to perform routine custodial activities to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Ability to learn requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Ability to use various cleaning materials and methods.
Ability to learn and apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to learn and apply proper lifting techniques.
Ability to inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
Ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs.
Ability to observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community.
Ability to effectively prioritize daily/weekly/monthly tasks.
Ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
Ability to model appropriate behavior around and interact appropriately with preschool and school age children.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
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

First Aide and/or CPR certification (training will be provided if required).

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial duties to maintain buildings, office space and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias and other facilities; sweep, scrub and mop floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; 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; 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.
Pick up paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; perform general grounds maintenance work.
Participate in maintaining compliance with the recycling program.
Set-up and take down tables and benches for lunch.
Make minor, non-technical repairs 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.
Assure security of facilities during assigned hours; lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; turn alarms on or off; monitor facilities for vandalism and safety and fire hazards.
Respond to requests for setting up classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums and media centers for special events; move and arrange furniture and equipment; coordinate activities for facility use by outside agencies; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up following these events.
Raise and lower the flag.
Regularly check playground equipment for safety and report status.
Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies; order/request, receive and maintain inventory of custodial supplies.
Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
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.
May be offered additional custodial work after hours due to school sponsored activities and events.
Perform related duties as assigned.