Custodian ; Substitute

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.

• 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

Perform related duties as assigned

• 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

• 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

• ENVIRONMENT:
  Indoor and outdoor work environment
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read and perform tasks requiring vision…