Custodian

All applications must be submitted online.

If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill current and future vacancies as needed.

Under close supervision, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities; assist in the maintenance of buildings and adjacent grounds areas to assure a clean, orderly and secure condition; serve on a small crew to perform routine and/or periodic deep cleaning of District facilities; perform related duties as assigned. The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.

This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. E
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. E
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile; unclog drains and toilets. E
• Assist with picking up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; inspect roof tops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; water landscaped areas as assigned. E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds and floors. E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn boilers and heaters on and off as necessary; set alarms as appropriate. E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. E
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. E
• Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed. E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned.

Note:

At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, secure and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities.
• Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds 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.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Completion of the eighth grade.

Six months of recent full-time paid…