Weekend Custodian .FTE- .FTE

PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Position Description

Title:

Custodian

Reports to:

Principal Subcategory:
Elementary Classification:
Classified Effective:
October 13, 2004 Work Year: 12 months Salary

Schedule:

CSEA

Basic Function: Under general supervision, follow a schedule and perform custodial duties necessary to maintain assigned rooms, equipment, buildings, and adjacent areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Positions in this classification are distinguished from those of ‘Head Custodian’ and ‘Assistant Head Custodian’ by being assigned and following a schedule to perform specific light maintenance and custodial duties at a school site.

Representative Duties: Sweep, mop, wax, resurface, and seal floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork; empty and clean waste receptacles. Wash windows, walls, sinks, and fountains; clean restrooms; clean and wash kitchen/cafeteria areas; polish metal work; fill paper and soap dispensers; clean chalk boards and trays. Sweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up debris from school grounds;

may water lawn area. Secure buildings and facilities by turning out lights; locking doors, windows, and gates; arming alarm systems. Move, arrange, set up and dismantle furniture and equipment for sporting and special events and meetings; stack and store furniture and equipment; may transport goods from one location to another. Participate in major cleaning of school plant during student vacation periods.

Work cooperatively with school and office staff to maintain a clean and functional work environment. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to one year of increasingly responsible experience cleaning and maintaining building areas.

Skills: Modern cleaning methods; appropriate use of materials and equipment to clean a variety of surfaces and furniture; basic safety practices related to cleaning methods.

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture. First aid and safety knowledge related to cleaning methods and practices.

Ability to: Meet District standards of professional attitude as outlined in Board Policy 4219.21 Code of Ethics for Classified Personnel. Maintain work schedules in performing tasks. Understand and follow a work schedule. Perform light to moderate manual labor. Work without immediate supervision. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Working Conditions:
Environment: School facility; indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors; contact with cleaning agents and chemicals; may be required to work with harsh and toxic substances; may be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold, rain, and wind; required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as SCBA, eye protection, and face protection;

work within enclosed spaces or heights above ground level; may be required to work around loud noises; work around moving mechanical parts and electrical current.

Physical Abilities: Requires mobility to stand, stoop, reach, walk and bend for prolonged periods; perform work involving frequent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing 50 pounds, and occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy objects, furniture, and equipment; climbing stairs, ladders and ramps; walking or standing for extended periods of time;

dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment; bending at the waist; reaching overhead and horizontally. Revised 12/3/03