(23-24) CL6087 Custodian I @ Maintenance & Operations Department

POSITION DETAILS:

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Location & Work Schedule:

Current site placement: Tahquitz High School from11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please note: Hours may change based on site needs

Work Hours/Days: 4 hours per day | Monday - Friday

Work Year: 12 Months

Salary: $22.50 - $27.35 per hour (Range 26)

Current Custodians I : Submit Interest Form

• Please submit an Interest form if you are a current Custodian in order to be considered. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB POSTING.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All of the following documents MUST be attached to your electronic application:

• Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored in for the recruitment process and salary placement.

PLEASE NOTE:
***Failure to attach ALL required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered.

CUSTODIAN I

JOB SUMMARY

Positions in this class report to the Assistant Director of Maintenance & Operations or designee, and at times may be expected to work independently; maintain a safe and sanitary environment of school facilities and assist with the same on grounds surrounding assigned facilities; may receive guidance from a Head Custodian.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow an assigned cleaning schedule;
• Sweep, mop, strip, seal, wax and polish floors;
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets;
• Dust, polish, and wash classroom, and furniture;
• Clean desks, chalkboards, trays and other classroom instructional equipment;
• Dust and clean metal work, light fixtures and hardware;
• Clean restrooms, including doors, mirrors, sinks, walls, floors, toilets and hardware;
• Clean and fill dispensers and receptacles as needed;
• Move, arrange and set up furniture and equipment to prepare classrooms, auditoriums or other activity areas for special events, activities or meetings;
• Clean and make repairs to custodial and maintenance equipment assigned to the school or facility;
• Conduct light or minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas operative, safe and clean;
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels;
• Vacuum sweep (or use leaf blower) and pick up trash on walkways, concrete and blacktop surfaces immediately adjacent to the school buildings;
• Unclog drains, toilets, and urinals;
• Open up or lock and secure windows, doors and gates;
• Inspect buildings and grounds for broken equipment and vandalism and report unsafe conditions, needed repairs and maintenance;
• Assists co-workers for the purpose of providing support in the performance of their work assignments;
• Deliver supplies as required for the purpose of distributing items to appropriate personnel;
• Inform designated personnel of needed supplies to ensure availability of items needed to properly perform job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques;
• Use and application of cleaning materials, chemicals and equipment;
• Basic work practices related to custodial work.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow established cleaning methods, schedules and procedures;
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;
• Write simple correspondence;
• Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Work around young children and teenagers;
• Use or learn to use custodial equipment and supplies efficiently, properly and safely;
• Perform minor non-technical and limited skill repair work independently;
• Work independently with minimal supervision;
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
• Follow work & safety procedures, written & verbal instructions, and schedules;
• Respond appropriately to direction and changes in work setting;
• Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain established pace;
• Perform repetitive tasks;
• Manage multiple tasks;
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Access and use District-adopted web–based systems.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Experience: Six months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• If required to operate a vehicle in the performance of duties, operator must possess a valid California Driver's License;
• Maintain possession of such valid license during the course of employment;
• Have an acceptable driving record;
• Must be insurable at standard rates by District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Walk (continuously); bend, stoop, reach, push & pull (frequently) to access areas and to operate equipment; lift, up to 25 pounds (frequently), and up to 50 pounds (infrequently); grasp and manipulate tools/ equipment (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions: Most work performed indoors, some outdoors. Exposure to: electrically and mechanically operated equipment; cleaning agent odors; floor buffer vibration; seasonal outdoor temperatures (30o -120o) and possible exposure to dust, wind, sun and insects. Night custodian may work alone.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Classified Bargaining Unit Position

Range 26 May 2021