Custodian; Catalina

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR CATALINA ISLAND POSITIONS ONLY. This recruitment is for work at the Avalon School on Catalina Island only. If you would like to work at a site in Long Beach, Lakewood, or Signal Hill, you will need to submit a separate application for Custodian. This recruitment is for Custodian (Catalina Island).

The current need is for substitutes, but the list may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Most custodian substitutes work from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and are on-call as needed. Catalina Island Unit A and B employees receive an additional $4.2247 per hour. Testing for this position will take place at the Avalon School located on Catalina Island.

Catalina Island is located 22 miles southwest of the Los Angeles Harbor Breakwater. Employees must live on the island, and/or arrange for their own transportation to and from the island. (Daily round trip boat cost to Catalina Island is approximately $91).

Under close supervision, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities; assist in the maintenance of buildings and adjacent grounds areas to assure a clean, orderly and secure condition; serve on a small crew to perform routine and/or periodic deep cleaning of District facilities; perform related duties as assigned.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. E
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. E
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile; unclog drains and toilets. E
• Assist with picking up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; inspect roof tops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; water landscaped areas as assigned. E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds and floors. E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn boilers and heaters on and off as necessary; set alarms as appropriate. E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. E
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. E
• Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed. E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned. E

Note:

At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, secure and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

• Perform routine custodial activities…