Guest Custodian I (Substitute)

SANTA MARIA-BONITA SCHOOL DISTRICT
CUSTODIAN I


BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, maintain an assigned school facility, a group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; perform duties related to carpet and floor maintenance.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Sweep, mop, strip, wax and seal floorsE; drive to assigned school sites as assigned by the positionE; vacuum rugs and carpetsE; remove stains, soiled areas and gum as assigned utilizing appropriate chemicals and equipmentE; dust, wash and polish furniture and woodworkE; perform detailed cleaning as requiredE; clear or empty furniture to clean and sanitize surfacesE; pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilitiesE; empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrelsE; clean and disinfect restrooms utilizing assigned chemicals and equipmentE; wash windows and wallsE; shampoo, steam clean carpeting as requiredE; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildingsE; move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multi-purpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings; move furniture to clean carpets or floor surfacesE; clean chalkboards as assigned; replace light bulbs and light tubes; perform emergency clean-up service resulting from breakage, vandalism or flooding; lock and unlock gates and doors as required; set security system as required; perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational as required; perform routine grounds maintenance functions as required; assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism; requisition and maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment; maintain equipment and supplies in proper condition; clean equipment as needed; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning methods, procedures and techniques;
Cleaning materials, supplies and equipment;
Safe working methods and procedures.

Ability to:
Perform moderately 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 others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and six months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license (for assignment on Deep Cleaning/Carpet Cleaning/Floor and multiple location assignments);
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Indoor/outdoor/adverse weather environments;
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors;
Evening or variable hours;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as assigned

Physical Abilities:
Lifting or moving heavy objects;
Pushing or pulling;
Kneeling or crouching;
Bending at the waist;
Standing for extended periods of time;
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment;
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Hazards:
Cleaning chemicals.
Approved: 02/25/98