Senior Custodian

SENIOR CUSTODIAN

1 Senior Custodian position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months at LVMS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of custodial experience.

• Some positions in this class may require a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, perform independent custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Perform independent activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; resurface gym floor as needed.
• Clean gym building, locker room facilities, Education Center Complex, preschool, print shop, central kitchen, preschool and/or other assigned school areas; empty waste receptacles; remove gum, debris and clean or report graffiti as needed.
• Clean, scrub and disinfect restrooms; wash windows and interior and exterior walls; polish metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets; restock paper supplies and soap as necessary; clean drinking fountains.
• Prepare 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.
• Inform students and public on the use of facilities and provide information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities; attend evening events and assist the general public to provide support and coordinate other custodial staff in the absence administration staff or lead custodial personnel.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodial and substitute personal in the absence of the Lead Custodian.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, sanitizing machine and other equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position.
• 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 security system as appropriate.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority; respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns; monitor and update fire extinguisher tags.
• Make minor, non-technical repairs as needed such as replacing light bulbs and lighting tubes.
• Coordinate the delivery of a variety of items for a variety of routine use or special events; deliver supplies, packages, furniture or other items to appropriate personnel at the site.
• Move, arrange and assemble furniture and equipment as requested.

• Attend meetings, in-service training and workshops as assigned.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Assist with general grounds or maintenance activities as required by the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Some positions in this class may require a valid California Class C driver’s license.

• 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.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
• Communication skills.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
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