Utility Crew Custodian

utility crew custodian 1 (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

utility crew

education support professionals - esp/classified - custodial

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open date 07/15/2026

• emergency response clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, hazardous materials)
• viral/bacterial outbreak response and impact cleaning at schools/sites
• screening gym floors, carpet extraction, and carpet repair
• minor maintenance repairs, grounds work, and painting duties

• sweep, mop, scrub, shampoo, and wax various floor surfaces
• vacuum, repair, and steam clean carpets and rugs
• dust, wash, and polish furniture, fixtures, shelving, counters, and woodwork
• clean walls, desks, tables, blackboards, whiteboards
• deep clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and showers
• fill soap and paper dispensers
• clean windows; empty trash and recycling
• restock custodial supplies

• maintain operational and training records
• inventory and maintain specialized equipment and supplies
• repair and maintain equipment for gym floor work, emergency response, etc.

• replace lights, paint rooms or trim
• report vandalism and items needing repair
• perform seasonal grounds work (snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, trash pickup)
• set alarms, secure windows and doors in assigned areas

• move and assemble furniture and equipment
• set up rooms/auditoriums for meetings, events, and activities

• intensive facility cleaning and restoration
• move and stack furniture
• wash walls and woodwork
• strip, seal, and wax floors using power equipment
• assist with capital projects, construction, and remodels

may be called off‑hours for district‑wide emergencies, including:

• snow removal
• equipment failures and flooding
• viral/bacterial outbreak response

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• high school diploma is desirable but not required.

• six months to one year of reliable custodial experience, or equivalent maintenance training and experience.

• reading, writing, and basic arithmetic
• cleaning materials, methods, and equipment

• follow verbal and written instructions
• learn supplies, equipment, and cleaning methods
• perform strenuous physical work
• work under time constraints and with limited supervision
• work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes)
• climb ladders and work on lifts
• perform simple arithmetic
• maintain effective working relationships

• long periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
• lifting moderately heavy items.
• requires above-average physical ability and dexterity.

the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• exposure to weather: may be required to work outside during cold or hot weather - rarely
• exposure to loud noises: equipment and tools - occasionally
• working in confined spaces: may work in attics, crawl spaces, etc.
  
  - rarely
• working at heights: may change lights in gymnasiums - rarely
• working with hazardous materials: chemical - continuously

• lifting/carrying: frequently
• reaching: continuously
• pushing/pulling: continuously
• climbing: frequently
• fine motor skills: frequently

• never: the activity or condition does not occur.
• rarely: the activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• occasionally: the activity or condition occurs 10‑30% of the time.
• frequently: the activity or condition occurs 30‑60% of the time.
• continuously: the activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

this job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.…