Maintenance and Operations Substitute Pool

This is a temporary substitute opportunity for a Classified employee on leave.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or District facility during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Clean classrooms, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop and shampoo spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities, including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set and disengage alarms as appropriate.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gym and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set up chairs, tables, bleachers and other furniture and equipment for special events or meetings; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers and other equipment.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods as assigned.
• Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to: at least six months related experience.

Knowledge of: 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 and orderly condition; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; proper lifting techniques.

Ability to: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or other District facility; maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition; use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; operate a variety of custodial equipment, such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber; maintain tools and equipment in clean working order;

move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events; observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair; perform minor non-technical repairs; understand and carry out oral and written directions; meet schedules and timelines; work cooperatively with others; meet the essential physical function of this job which is the ability to lift at least 75 pounds;

successful completion of a fitness for duty physical including drug screen.

Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors; exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals; working on ladders.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, lawns, bushes and shrubs.
• Hoe weeds; rake leaves and clear debris from walkways, fields, courts and other facilities; pick up debris following assigned tasks.
• Mow, edge, trim and water lawns, athletic fields and other turf grounds; maintain golf green area; prepare and fertilize soil.
• Perform general pest control duties; apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides; maintain records related to work performed.
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment and District vehicles including a truck, weed eater, mower, forklift, edger, blower, power pressure sprayer, rototiller and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools.
• Communicate with District employees to coordinate work; assist other maintenance and grounds personnel in the repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Provide training and work direction to temporary and student workers.
• Perform routine custodial duties as assigned.
• Perform related…