Classified Substitute Custodian (On Call/As Needed Assignments)

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Department: Maintenance and Operations

Location: District School Sites

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the School Administrator, maintains a clean, attractive and safe facility; provides room arrangement as requested for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensures assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised directly by the School Administrator, with technical support from the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation; has a working relationship with all school personnel and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Sweep, scrub, mop, clean and apply finish to floors of rooms, hallways, stairs; vacuum all carpet areas. (E)
• Clean and dust walls, lockers, furniture and fixtures; clean white boards. (E)
• Clean, wash and scrub all bathroom plumbing fixtures. (E)
• Clean school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe learning environment. (E)
• Sweep sidewalks and asphalt areas, dispose of rubbish, clean and disinfect trash containers. (E)
• Clean and monitor draining of drinking fountains. (E)
• Recycle clean paper and break down box containers. (E)
• Remove all trash and debris from school campus as required to maintain attractive school facility. (E)
• Arrange necessary furnishings and equipment, in a timely manner, for all scheduled meetings, school events and classroom activities. (E)
• Deliver variety of large items (supplies, furniture, equipment, materials) to appropriate staff or facility locations. (E)
• Communicate with supervisor, site personnel and students regarding school activities, safety and maintenance of facilities; submit work order requests to designated site staff. (E)
• Communicate daily with Senior Custodian about site cleaning, schedules; cleaning and safety needs; and facility use arrangements. (E)
• Maintain custodial stock room and equipment, maintain stock of supplies and materials needed to complete projects and duties efficiently. (E)
• Lock and unlock gates and doors; check for open windows; lock and unlock playground equipment; set alarms correctly; raise and lower flags; check hot water and room temperatures. (E)
• Assist Maintenance and Operations Department as required to complete site projects and work activities. (E)
• Make minor repairs to furniture, equipment and fixtures (i.e. replace light bulbs and diffusers, replace switch plates, chair and table glides). (E)
• Use computer to send and receive work related email; enter work absences and request substitute. (E)
• Comply with District approved Custodial Standards of Cleanliness and Safety. (E)
• Maintain communication via 2-way radio with designated site personnel. (E)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• Maintenance principles and sanitation methods.

ABILITY TO:

• Use district approved cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment.
• Read, write and understand English language.
• Perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Adhere to safe work practices.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Plan, organize and effectively carry out detail of work schedule.
• Adjust and prioritize work schedule with short notice.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and public.
• Use 2-way radio and computer to facilitate communication with school and district staff.
• Perform a variety of tasks.
• Maintain facility in clean and safe manner and aligned with district approved custodial standards.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in a school and/or institutional setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• District pre-employment test
• Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafte
• Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor environment. Exposure to dust, chemicals, and blood borne pathogens. Variance in temperatures. Exposure to equipment with moving parts. Climbing a ladder. Lifting heavy objects of 75 pounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to inspect facility and equipment.
• Frequent to occasional lifting, carrying and maneuvering of heavy object.
• Frequent to occasional standing, squatting, and climbing to clean and replace light bulbs.
• Frequent to constant walking including walking on gravel or uneven surfaces.
• Frequent bending at neck, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent to constant reaching overhead, above shoulder and horizontally to clean and dust.

Approved: December 13, 2005

Please visit our district website for information about substitute classified job descriptions and salary schedules:

https://www.lemongrovesd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1216106&type=d&pREC_ID=1451145

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $20.70 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21