Lead Custodian

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy•Los Angeles, CA

32d

About The Position

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Organizational Mindsets We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets. Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization CNCA Anchors EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results. EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs. COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live. INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work. JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families. The Opportunity Under general supervision the Lead Custodian supervises a small custodial team and maintains an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner and performs other related work as required or assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate is required
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 supervise and lead the work of others
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.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise the cleaning program of the school
Prepare work schedules; plan, assign, and supervise the work of custodians
Provide training for new custodial employees
Maintain, store, inventory, and requisition custodial supplies and equipment as needed
Operate and adjust heating and ventilating equipment
Submit maintenance work order requests and/or contact maintenance vendors for needed repairs
Answer requests for setting up classrooms, cafeterias, and MPR for special events
Confer with superiors regarding care and cleaning problems at the school
Keep records and makes oral and written reports, as required
Daily wipe and disinfect high contact surfaces - entry gates, main doors, office doors, reception desks and lunch areas
Daily clean and disinfect restrooms as per disinfecting methods with Versa II cleaning machine
Daily spray outdoor play apparatus, student lunch tables and benches with portable back-pack sprayer. Wipe and clean manually, if necessary
Bi-weekly wipe and disinfect touch-surface office equipment (i.e. copier, fax machines, etc) and file areas.
Bi-weekly spray disinfectant in exterior areas, stair hand rails, elevator doors, and other touch surfaces
Weekly spray rooms with disinfectant with Clorox T-360 electrostatic disinfectant sprayer
Weekly pressure wash of high use exterior areas, sidewalks, walkways, student lunch areas, etc.
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
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
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