Itinerant Custodian

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform routine custodial activities at a variety of school sites and/or district facilities; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Perform routine custodial activities at a variety of assigned school sites and/or district facilities; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work 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.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Operate a vehicle to move from various sites to meet the needs of district students and personnel; load and unload materials from various locations.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
• 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; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Ensure the safety of assigned sites.

• 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 district buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic math and measurement conversion.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Legal and defensive driving practices.

Ability to:

• Operate a vehicle to travel to various school sites and district facilities.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites and/or district facilities.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent 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.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, ability to work harmoniously with others and adaptability and flexibility to perform work within changing priorities and with interruptions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Six months of general custodial experience or completion of a custodial training program.

Valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record. Incumbent will be involved in field work throughout the district which requires travel to various sites in a district-provided and/or personal vehicle.

• Flexible schedule.
• Itinerant assignment.

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
• Constant interruptions.
• Inclement weather.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

• Exposure to foul odors, cleaning agents, chemicals, harsh substances, blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.
• Working at heights.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
• Potential for contact with dissatisfied or hostile individuals.