Custodian / Other Duties - Escalon High School

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Principal or Head Custodian, keeps assigned rooms, areas of buildings, or office spaces clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly; performs other work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

May include, but not limited to: 1.Working from oral and written instructions and assignments 2.Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, or buff floors or other building surfaces with hand tools and/or machines 3.Vacuum rugs and carpets 4.Dust and polish furniture and woodwork 5.Empty and clean waste receptacles 6.Remove cobwebs 7.Clean blackboards, windows, mirrors, and walls 8.Scrub, clean, and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms and fills soap and paper dispensers 9. Polish metal work 10.Assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment 11.Clean and adjust desks and other furniture 12.Set up buildings and rooms for meetings and special events 13.Replace lights 14.Adjust shades and blinds 15.Scrape and refinish floors 16.Perform minor painting and minor repairs on furniture, equipment and facilities 17.Pick up paper on grounds and walks 18.Unlock and lock doors to buildings 19.Raise or lower flag 20.Perform routine grounds keeping duties 21.Assist in restoration of buildings and grounds during school vacation 22.Help unload merchandise received at schools or District office 23.Supervise work of student assistants 24.Report unsafe conditions 25.Perform, as directed, other duties consistent with the general areas of responsibility surrounding the job description.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Application of:

Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures; cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work; common hand tools and machines.

Ability to:

• Quickly learn the schedules, procedures, and equipment used in custodial and grounds work
• Use common electrical cleaning equipment
• Read and write and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow employees, teachers, students, and visitors to the school
• Read printed material
• Hear and speak to sufficiently conduct normal in-person and telephone conversations
• Perform manual labor, including the lifting and/or moving of objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Education /

Experience:

High school diploma or GED required One year of work experience, preferably including some custodial or janitorial work.

Salary Level:

34 - Classified Salary Schedule