CUSTODIAN - Substitute/On-call

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                                                                                       

                                         JOB DESCRIPTION:  CUSTODIAN

                                                                        RANGE 10

 

 

 

DEFINITION OF POSITION

Under the immediate** supervision, of the site administrator or indirect*** supervision of Supervisor of Maintenance/Operations or Designee, maintains the building and other assigned areas of a school facility in a clean, orderly and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do other related works as required.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels.

•Cleans restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.

•Washes windows and walls, polishes metalwork and cleans chalkboards.

•Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.

•Cleans window coverings, such as drapes and blinds.

•Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities.

•Performs emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness.

•Raises and lowers flag, locks and unlocks gates and doors, and sets security systems.

•Assists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.

•May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.

•Assists in reporting and preventing facility vandalism.

•Performs all general custodial duties as requested by the site administrator.

•Properly operates the heating/cooling system.

•Keeps assigned rooms, buildings, or office space clean, safe and orderly.

•Sweeps, scrubs, mops, cleans and waxes floors.

•Vacuums rugs and carpets.

•Cleans and dusts walls, lockers, furniture, and fixtures.

•Sweeps walks and asphalt areas.

•May perform routine groundskeeping duties.

•Assists in restoration of buildings and grounds during school recess or vacation.

•Moves supplies, furniture and equipment.

•Performs minor painting and other building maintenance duties.

•Reports or corrects dangerous or unsightly conditions on the premises.

•Performs other related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

•Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques;

•Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;

•Safe working methods and procedures;

•General maintenance principles.

 

 

 

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QUALIFICATIONS (cont.)

Ability to:

•Perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities;

•Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;

•Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

•Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of personalities;

•Make minor building and equipment repairs;

•Plan, organize and carry out details of a work schedule efficiently;

•Maintain accurate inventory of supplies;

•Requisition materials as needed.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

 

•  Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and will occasionally lift up to 90 lbs.  This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.     

• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

 

            Experience:

            •In the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

            •In carpentry, groundskeeping, electrical, and plumbing.

            •In the use of hazardous materials.

 

            Education:

            •Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

 

**Immediate Supervision    ~   Supervisor on site

*** Indirect Supervision     ~   Supervisor in District, but not on site

 

 

 

Rev. 12/97

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Custodian Substitute/On-call positions SALARY: $18.45 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Experience: •In the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities. •In carpentry, groundskeeping, electrical, and plumbing. •In the use of hazardous materials. Education: •Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SELECTED APPLICANT: Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee); Physical Assessment Exam; Keenan Safe Schools Training; TB Test. Application may be submitted online through the EdJoin website. For more information please contact Gateway Unified School District at 530-245-7900.

Salary : $18