Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor and immediate work direction of a Lead Custodian, perform a variety of custodial duties related to maintaining assigned rooms, buildings, facilities and related areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

Incumbents assigned to the Custodian classification perform varied custodial duties related to maintaining District facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Incumbents assigned to the Lead Custodian classification oversee and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians and participate in a variety of custodial duties to ensure that District facilities are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Monday-Friday 20 hours per week Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Working from a prepared work schedule, perform a variety of custodial duties related to maintaining assigned rooms, buildings, facilities and related areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, oil, buff and seal floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets. Dust, wash and polish furniture, woodwork and metal work; wash windows, walls and mirrors; clean chalkboards and erasers. Clean restroom sinks and toilets; clean shower facilities and locker rooms as assigned; fill paper and soap dispensers; empty and clean waste receptacles. Perform minor non-technical repairs such as replacing light bulbs and tubes, adjusting desks and other furniture and adjusting shades and blinds. Assist in preparing and setting up facilities for meetings and special events; unlocks and lock doors to buildings; move, arrange and remove furniture, staging, bleachers and equipment; set-up sound equipment for classrooms or special usage; clean facilities after events. Pick up trash from grounds and exterior areas; empty garbage and trash cans; operate a utility cart andor pick-up truck to deliver or pick up supplies or equipment and to collect trash; may assist in receiving, storing and inventorying supplies. Report safety or security issues to Lead Custodian or supervisor. Perform related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Knowledge in the use of cleaning agents including solvents, disinfectants, detergents and polishing agents is required. Past experience in standard custodial practices, procedures and techniques in an organization with extended hours of operation and multiple high-traffic areas is required. A valid California driver's license is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below and one year of continuous custodial or janitorial experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret specification, instructions and procedures. Ability to effectively discuss work and respond to questions from co-workers and supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight and volume measurement to mix cleaning agents.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Employment is contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid California Driver's License. This position may require operating a District or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position duties.

Demonstrate knowledge of:

Modern cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work Operation and care of vacuums, buffers and other electrical cleaning equipment. Health and safety regulations. Clean assigned rooms, buildings, facilities and related areas. Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, oil, buff and seal floors. Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets. Dust, wash and polish furniture, woodwork and metal work. Wash windows, walls and mirrors. Clean chalkboards and erasers. Clean restroom sinks, toilets, shower facilities and locker rooms. Fill paper and soap dispensers. Empty and clean waste receptacles. Quickly learn the schedules, procedures and cleaning supplies for custodial work. Operate hand and power cleaning equipment. Maintain a pattern of reliable attendance and work performance. Perform assigned work within established time schedule. Requisition supplies from warehouse stores. Work with minimum supervision. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others. Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled. Observe health and safety rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties outlined in this classification, employees in this classification are regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk at a normal pace for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders to heights of 10 feet to replace lights; bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak clearly enough to provide information to Lead Custodian or supervisor; and hear and understand voices to receive work direction; maneuver around in narrow or crowded places when cleaning classrooms. Employees assigned to this classification must regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for positions assigned to this classification include ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes from cleaning supplies and dust or other airborne particles. The work environment is noisy.