Custodian

Location: Nuevo

Nuview Union School District

DEFINITION:

Positions are under the supervision of the site administrator. Incumbents are assigned responsibilities for cleaning of a school site and/or district facility to be kept at a high standard of cleanliness and safe operating condition so that full educational use can be made at all times. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Under supervision of site administrator, keeps assigned school facilities, sanitary, safe and orderly; does special cleaning periodically or as required; and performs job related duties as required. Daily assigned cleaning and disinfecting may include classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, gymnasiums, MPR, offices/staff lounges, lobbies, locker rooms, weight room, exercise room, libraries, entry ways, lunch areas, and common interior areas.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

* Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips, seals, scrubs, waxes, and cleans floors, including surfaces of many types;

* vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets;

* dusts, cleans, waxes and polishes woodwork, furniture and shelves;

* cleans walls, floors, whiteboards, desks, tables, chairs, and equipment;

* disinfects areas as required;

* cleans and disinfects kitchens, gyms/MPR, weight rooms, showers, restrooms, and locker rooms;

* removes webs, dirt, and other debris from inside and outside of buildings;

* polishes metal works;

* replenishes toilet paper, soap, and other supplies;

* cleans windows inside and outside

* moves and adjusts site based furniture or equipment for special activities, and as needed;

* assists school personnel with heavy objects;

* inspects buildings for broken or defective equipment;

* reports the need for, or makes minor repairs on furniture and equipment;

* cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs;

* empties and cleans waste receptacle and disposes of trash;

* power washes buildings and windows as needed;

* sweep and power wash walkways and lunch areas, as needed;

* unlocks and locks doors, windows, and gates;

* raise and lower flags;

* assists in maintaining safe buildings and equipment and reports safety hazards;

* maintains tight security on school property;

* checks and reports unauthorized personnel in and around school buildings;

* drives vehicles such as utility cart or golf carts, as necessary to transport equipment, printed material, furniture, supplies, etc. on site;

* operates and maintains cleaning equipment;

* participates in deep cleaning of facilities during non student/school recess periods;

* may perform minor painting projects;

* inventory and maintain adequate supply levels;

* secures campus and sets alarms each night before leaving;

* performs other job related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: ? cleaning methods and schedules used in custodial work; ? cleaning materials such as soap, solvents, disinfectants, detergents and waxes; ? safe work practices standards for safe use of chemicals, and equipment, including knowledge of material safety data sheets; ? safety practices applied to custodial work; ? custodial equipment, its care and maintenance requirements. ABILITY TO: ? operate custodial equipment with skill and efficiency;

? perform minor maintenance of equipment, furniture, and buildings; ? follow written and oral instruction and schedules; ? work cooperatively with others; ? lift and move heavy items; ? climb and work from ladders; ? maintain the security of toxic materials; ? work independently with minimal supervision. Physical Demand and

Working Conditions:

Heavy work, i.e pushing, and/or pulling up to approximately 100 pounds. Job may call for lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds with assistance. With frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods. Education, Training, and

Experience:

? Custodial experience is preferred; ? Must have high school diploma or GED; ? Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to perform the duties assigned. Licenses and Certifications ? Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required. ? Clean driving record with the DMV. ? Insurability by…