Substitute Custodian

K-8•Ontario, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, cleans classrooms, offices and other areas at an assigned school or facility; performs minor maintenance and repairs to furniture, fixtures and facilities; secures schools, buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. This is the entry-level class in the custodial class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of custodial duties. After training, incumbents work independently in maintaining the cleanliness, appearance and safety of an assigned area at a District school or facility. The Ontario-Montclair School District is looking for substitute custodians to work on an on-call as needed basis.

Requirements

  • Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
  • Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
  • Safety practices and work methods pertaining to the work.
  • Learn requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
  • Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools and supplies.
  • Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Operate a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and hand tools.
  • Perform minor repairs as assigned.
  • Observe and report needed maintenance and repair.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Read, write and comprehend English at the level required for successful performance of assigned duties.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, staff and others encountered in the course of management.
  • Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
  • A valid California Class C driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
  • OMSD Custodian/OSHA Test Certificate Copy

Responsibilities

  • Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
  • Assembles furniture, including chairs, desks and partitions; moves furniture, supplies and equipment between classrooms, District sites, and to and from vendors; transports garbage to dump grounds.
  • Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans chalkboards and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners.
  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles; refills dispensers.
  • Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms; washes windows and walls; polishes metal work; cleans sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; restocks supplies.
  • Adjusts and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special events and meetings.
  • Performs minor maintenance and non-technical repairs on buildings and grounds including replacing lights; reports other maintenance and repair needs.
  • Removes graffiti by using appropriate solution or painting over words and designs; reports graffiti that cannot to be removed or covered.
  • Raises or lowers flags; locks and unlocks doors and gates; reports potential safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
  • Operates a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and hand tools.
  • Picks up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
  • Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant during school vacations.
  • Participate in parking lot duties as determined by school administration.
  • Participates in District-offered training when available.
  • Participates in District safety meetings.
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