BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide on-site custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities of a school site; under the guidance of the Head Custodian and Principal and the supervision of the CBO.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform custodial and limited grounds/maintenance activities pertaining immediately to safety (i.e., fibar maintenance, de-icing walkways, leaves, tree droppings, etc.).
• Pick up litter and other debris and sweep school grounds and the areas adjacent to school facilities.
• Perform emergency cleanup services resulting from breakage, vandalism, weather and illness.
• Confer with the Principal and CBO regarding maintenance needs of school buildings and facilities.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for damage, needed repairs, security and safety hazards.
• Oversee and assist with the set-up of rooms, furniture and equipment arrangement for special events.
• Participate and perform in the major cleaning of the school plant.
• Sweep, mop, strip, wax and seal floors; vacuum, spot clean, shampoo and extract rugs and carpets.
• Dust, wash and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles including trash barrels.
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms and shower.
• Lock and unlock gates and doors, security systems and raise and lower flags.
• Operate and program low voltage systems.
• Perform routine inspections of fire extinguishers and playground equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable
Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year’s custodial experience in a school or related environment is desirable

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver License
• California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• TB test clearance
• Passing employee entrance evaluation

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial, groundskeeping and general maintenance work.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Operating principles of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Safe practices related to cleaning methods and procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Basic first aid procedures and methods.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan and perform skilled custodial services.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Estimate time and materials involved with the custodial program.
• Work with staff, students and parents in a tactful, courteous manner using good judgment.
• Promote and maintain good public relations within the school district.
• Be honest, show good initiative, be dependable, be loyal and maintain confidentiality

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment; bending at the waist; reaching overhead and horizontally. Ability to lift the following: Floor Lift-75 lbs.; Chest Lift-75 lbs.