Substitute Custodian

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Site Principal, clean and maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner. Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, operate a school bus or transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule to transport students to and from school and on special events trips. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors; vacuum rugs and carpets. • Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork. • Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels. • Clean restrooms, locker room, and shower area. • Wash windows and walls and clean white boards. • Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings. • Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds. • Pick up paper and debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the area adjacent to the school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings. • Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness. • Perform minimal yard work including pulling weeds in flower beds and raking leaves. • Lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems. • Perform minor maintenance work as assigned. • Transport students to and from school, athletic events and field trips; load and unload students safely at designated stops. • Maintain the bus in a clean and orderly condition; inspect and report mechanical defects or malfunctions; sweep, clean and refuel buses. • Maintain appropriate student behavior on bus; contact others concerning transportation problems and concerns. • Complete routine daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time. • Assist children with special needs as assigned; lift and carry children, wheel chairs and medical equipment. • Assist in general bus maintenance activities as assigned. • Perform related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and skills of: • safe driving practices and techniques; • basic first aid procedures and methods; • provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Title XIII applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children; • safety and maintenance requirements of bus equipment; Knowledge and skills (continued) • skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and adults; • interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; • health and safety regulations; • basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques; • cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment; and • safe working methods and procedures. Ability to: • establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others; • understand and carry out oral and written directions; • efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment; • drive a school bus along a designated route safely and efficiently; • maintain appropriate student behavior on a school bus or other transportation equipment; • perform simple and repetitive tasks; and • present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District. Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: successful completion of bus driver training, graduation from high school, and one year of experience working effectively with school age students. Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Class B driver’s license; California Medical Certificate; California Special Driver’s Certificate for Type I school bus, and valid CPR and first aid card. Bus driver incumbents are required to maintain a sufficient number of training hours as prescribed by law. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions, regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors; driving in various road and weather conditions; noise. Physical Abilities: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and moving heavy furniture and equipment; climb stairs and ramps; walking or standing for extended periods of time; manual dexterity of hand and fingers to operate equipment and break up fights; bending at the waist; reaching overhead and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; running; and seeing to monitor student activities. Hazards: Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals; traffic hazards when stopping traffic and escorting students across streets.