Substitute Custodian

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assigned administrator or supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. This recruitment is for substitutes only. Applicants interested in permanent positions must reapply during recruitments posted for non-substitute positions. Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work.

Requirements

• Six months of general custodial experience or completion of a Custodial Training Program.
• Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Knowledge of requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility.
• Ability to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills, ability to work harmoniously with others and adaptability and flexibility to perform work within changing priorities and with interruptions.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.

Nice To Haves

• Basic math and convert amounts.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Ensure the safety of the site.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: Reflect our diverse community, Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference, Empower students furthest from opportunity, Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility, Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination, Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities, Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed