Custodian

Job Summary

Please note

All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill future vacancies as needed.

Per the Rules & Regulations of the Classified Service your application will be disqualified if you have participated in the Custodian examination within the last 90 days.

Under close supervision, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities; assist in the maintenance of buildings and adjacent grounds areas to assure a clean, orderly and secure condition; serve on a small crew to perform routine and/or periodic deep cleaning of District facilities; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.E
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.E
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile; unclog drains and toilets. E
• Assist with picking up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; inspect roof tops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; water landscaped areas as assigned.E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds and floors.E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn boilers and heaters on and off as necessary; set alarms as appropriate.E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.E
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.E
• Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed.E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.E
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned.
  
  

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, secure and orderly condition.

Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.

Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities.

Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate a variety of custodial equipment.

Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment.

Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.

Perform minor non-technical repairs.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Education and Training

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience

Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience.

OR

Proof of enrollment in or successful completion of the Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class offered by the Long Beach School for Adults shall substitute for the required education, training and experience.

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Positions assigned to a cleaning crew at the Operations or Nutrition Services Branches require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Incumbents working on the Kitchen/Bathroom cleaning crew may be assigned to a weekend schedule.

The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.