Custodian - Night Lead

Job Description / Essential Elements

ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

CUSTODIAN – NIGHT LEAD

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to lead and participate in custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities; to perform general custodial functions in maintaining equipment, special purpose facilities, buildings, offices, and adjacent ground areas in a clean, neat, orderly, safe, and secure manner; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and leading of custodial and routine maintenance functional activities in accordance with a predetermined work schedule.
• Inspect and review the work of a custodial work crew, and provides assistance and direction as necessary.
• Prepare supply, material, and equipment requests in maintaining an adequate operational inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance functions, including equipment adjustments, lubrication, and simple part replacement.
• Assist in the planning and conduct of orientation and in-service training programs.
• Assist in the maintenance of custodial operational records and custodial personnel time reports.
• Perform general custodial functions, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, washing walls, and other general cleaning tasks.
• Provide technical input into the performance appraisal of custodial personnel.
• May occasionally perform grounds maintenance functions using a lawn mower, weed whip, and blower.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment, and furniture;
Planning, organization, and work scheduling procedures and techniques;
Safe practices and working methods pertaining to cleaning and maintenance activities.

Ability to:
Effectively maintain work schedules and motivate custodial personnel to accomplish assigned tasks;
Perform medium to moderately heavy manual functions;
Effectively lead and evaluate the work performance of custodial personnel;
Assist in the training and orientation of new custodial personnel;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:
Two years of experience in custodial and maintenance work, preferably in a school setting.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = Not Present – Does not exist
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or more of the time

1. STRENGTH:
A. Standing 65%
Walking 30%
Sitting 5%

B. Lifting C 50 lbs.
Carrying C 50 lbs.
Pushing F 50 lbs.
Pulling F 50 lbs.

2. CLIMBING O
BALANCING O

3. STOOPING O
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP

4. REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING O
FEELING O

5. TALKING:
Ordinary O
Other O
HEARING:
Conversations O
Other Sounds O

6. SEEING
Acuity, Near F
Acuity, Far F
Depth Perception F
Accommodation NP
Color Vision NP
Field of Vision O
7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) 5 (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).

8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are furniture, wastebaskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polisher, vacuum; reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.
Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not present in the job environment
S = Seldom – Under 5% of work day
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or tore time

1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 50% Outside 50%

2. EXTREME COLD S

3. EXTREME HEAT S

4. WET/HUMID S

5. NOISE 120 decibels
VIBRATION O
Comments regarding “Noise” = Electric cleaning equipment
Comments regarding “Vibrations” = Electric cleaning equipment

6. HAZARDS:
Mechanical S
Explosives NP
Electrical S
Radiant Energy NP
Burns S
Other Hazard/s NP

7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes F
Mists NP
Odors F
Gases NP
Dusts F
Poor Ventilation S
Other Atmospheric Hazards NP
Comments regarding “Fumes” = Cleaning solvents, wax strippers

Comments Regarding “Odors” = Spray cleaner
Comments Regarding “Dust” = Dust, chalk boards

8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Rubber gloves, safety glasses, dust mask

9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside Work: 2 3 4 5 6 (7). Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.

Requirements / Qualifications

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE
If selected, proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two or more, dated within one year preferred)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Must be able to work a flexible shift during holidays and/or summer breaks, which may include early morning hours, as required, to meet the needs of the district/site.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in skilled custodial work, including one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity, preferred.

EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee’s cost or a “Certificate of Completion” signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training dated after July 1, 2026.

Salary : $3,864 - $4,807