Custodian I

Inland Leaders Charter School
Yucaipa, California

: Under the direction of the ILCS administration, maintains a safe and sanitary environment, provides adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure; maintains attractive grounds areas; operates required equipment; protects against erosion; maintains grounds for site appearance and recreational activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Cleans facilities, grounds, and classrooms for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events.

• Secures facilities for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

• Informs pupils, staff, and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, requested information, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.

• Procures equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an inventory and completing jobs efficiently within budget guidelines.

• Assists in general school operations by receiving and distributing supplies; assists in moving heavy objects.

• Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with teachers, staff, and students.

• Performs heavy cleaning work during summer or recess periods.

• Maintains landscaping including lawns, trees, shrubs, sprinkler systems, driveways, parking lots, and related areas for the purpose of keeping areas attractive and safe.

• Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment to ensure proper and safe equipment operation.

• Plants landscape materials such as lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other related materials for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.

• Prepares grounds such as ball fields, courtyards, and flowerbeds for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for recreational activity.

• Inspects landscaped areas and grounds such as fields, parkways and other related areas.

• Cleans storm drains and rain gutters for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.

• Prepares reports such as work orders, forms (including chemical/pesticide use), purchase orders, etc., for the purpose of documenting the completion of tasks and maintains records of work.

• Applies chemicals and fertilizers to plant materials for the purpose of promoting and regulating growth.

• Mows lawns and trims vegetation on a regular basis.

• Operates manual and automatic sprinkler systems in order to water lawns, planters, and other surfaces.

• Raises and lowers flags.

• Turns on heating and air conditioning equipment and adjusts for temperature changes, if applicable.

• Assembles and does light repairs of furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring usability of items.

• Requests materials, supplies and equipment to ensure adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Transports equipment and supplies to designated job sites.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting demands, and completing work orders or safety issues in a timely manner.

Experience Required: Prior job related experience of four years with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in school and/or institutional setting with a good work history which demonstrates reliability and responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill in maintaining safe work practices; use of cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; calculating accurate dilution of cleaning agents; reading and interpreting plans; safe operation of equipment; and calculation and proper application of fertilizers and chemicals. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment and supplies; and in basic methods, tools, and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance and standards for safe use of fertilizers and chemicals. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; work independently with minimal supervision; perform a variety of related tasks; adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice; communicate with students, staff and the public, and to walk for extended periods. Significant physical abilities include standing for extended periods, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, and near and far visual acuity/depth perception.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability, TB Test clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.61 - $20.21 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 29 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20