What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian at Creekside Elementary position at Lodi Unified School District?
LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN
Basic Function
Perform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work.
Representative Duties
Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.
Sweep, sanitize, scrub, dust and clean offices, hallways, workshops, restrooms, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms and stairways. E
Strip, mop, wax and clean floors. E
Vacuum rugs; empty and wash trash containers; replenish paper and soap dispensers. E
Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and equipment. E
Wash windows, walls and woodwork; perform touch-up painting and remove graffiti as assigned. E
Clean erasers, blackboards, chalkboards, desks, cabinets, shelves and window sills. E
Sweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up trash and debris from school grounds; perform routine groundskeeping duties; turn sprinklers on and off; water flower beds. E
Set up tables and chairs, furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assist in moving furniture and equipment during track changes. E
Check, replace and deliver supplies and equipment. E
Lock and unlock buildings, gates, windows and facilities; turn off lights and alarms; raise and lower flags. E
Operate floor maintenance machines, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment; maintain equipment in proper condition. E
Check assigned areas to prevent vandalism and theft; report vandalism and damage to school facilities according to appropriate procedures. E
Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to fixtures and custodial equipment as necessary.
Check for broken locks and broken glass and report need for repair to appropriate personnel.
Wash, dry and fold laundry as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
Health and safety regulations.
Ability To
Learn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Read and understand cleaning and chemical labels.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Education And Experience
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Incumbents in this position may be required to respond to emergency calls.
Physical Demands
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Carrying, pushing or pulling custodial equipment.
Lifting moderately heavy furniture and equipment.
Hazards
Exposure to cleaning chemical
Fumes from paints and solvents.
Working at heights.
Board Approved 11/2/99
CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN
Basic Function
Perform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work.
Representative Duties
Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.
Sweep, sanitize, scrub, dust and clean offices, hallways, workshops, restrooms, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms and stairways. E
Strip, mop, wax and clean floors. E
Vacuum rugs; empty and wash trash containers; replenish paper and soap dispensers. E
Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and equipment. E
Wash windows, walls and woodwork; perform touch-up painting and remove graffiti as assigned. E
Clean erasers, blackboards, chalkboards, desks, cabinets, shelves and window sills. E
Sweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up trash and debris from school grounds; perform routine groundskeeping duties; turn sprinklers on and off; water flower beds. E
Set up tables and chairs, furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assist in moving furniture and equipment during track changes. E
Check, replace and deliver supplies and equipment. E
Lock and unlock buildings, gates, windows and facilities; turn off lights and alarms; raise and lower flags. E
Operate floor maintenance machines, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment; maintain equipment in proper condition. E
Check assigned areas to prevent vandalism and theft; report vandalism and damage to school facilities according to appropriate procedures. E
Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to fixtures and custodial equipment as necessary.
Check for broken locks and broken glass and report need for repair to appropriate personnel.
Wash, dry and fold laundry as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
Health and safety regulations.
Ability To
Learn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Read and understand cleaning and chemical labels.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Education And Experience
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Incumbents in this position may be required to respond to emergency calls.
Physical Demands
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Carrying, pushing or pulling custodial equipment.
Lifting moderately heavy furniture and equipment.
Hazards
Exposure to cleaning chemical
Fumes from paints and solvents.
Working at heights.
Board Approved 11/2/99