CUSTODIAN

performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

Recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Application filing period may close at any time.

IMPORTANT:
The current recruitment process is primarily focused on hiring substitute Custodians (temporary/as-needed basis paid at the first step of the salary range).

Permanent opportunities may also become available at a later time and will include salary increases. See 'Examination Process' section below.

Positions are 8 hours per day and 12 months per year. Work shifts are primarily during the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Night differential pay is added to the hourly pay rate.

A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at  .

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and seals floors.
• Vacuums rugs.
• Dusts, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Cleans restrooms.
• Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers.
• Cleans drinking fountains.
• Polishes metal work.
• Fills paper and soap dispensers.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
• Oversees assigned areas to prevent vandalism.
• Moves, arranges, and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
• Performs related work as required.

• Common custodial cleaning methods and techniques.
• Safe work practices.
• Common cleaning materials, tools, and equipment.
• Schedules and operational requirements of the school facility to which assigned.

• Follow schedules and procedures.
• Perform the physical activities involved in common custodial work including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Operate custodial cleaning equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain liability.
• Carry, monitor calls, and communicate with two-way radios.
• Use, read and maintain a digital calendar, district email account, and any other form of digital correspondence requested.
• Wear GUSD  and uniform shirts, as provided by the district.

Minimum Requirements:

None.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.

Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. For substitute positions, this will include an interview. For permanent positions, it may include a multiple-choice written test and will include a qualifications appraisal interview.

Based on their status, candidates will be notified of the details at the appropriate time.

Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only (plus night differential if applicable). Permanent employees receive full benefits; may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (step 2 after 130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount (step
9).

A candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In…