Custodian ; Substitute

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general direction of an assigned supervisor and/or guidance of a lead Custodian II, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; clean and maintain buildings and ground areas and maintain them in a clean, orderly and secure condition; and operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• In accordance with the District cleaning standards, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, disinfect and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, , auditoriums, kitchens, assembly areas and other 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; polish metal work

• Pick up paper and other debris and sweep school grounds and/or other assigned areas

• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and manual tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a variety of cleaning equipment utilized in custodial work, including industrial floor scrubber/stripper/polisher and large wet mops

• At designated sites, drive a District off-street vehicle as needed to perform duties

• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors; wash windows, blinds, counters, sinks, and walls

• 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; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti, repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to Custodian II or supervisor

• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during recess periods

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures

Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively with students and adults

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities

Maintain buildings and grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition

Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Operate a variety of custodial equipment

Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order

Move and arrange furniture and equipment

Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Observe health and safety regulations

Meet schedules and time lines

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of general custodial experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt,…