A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
The Custodian I is responsible for performing routine cleaning and custodial functions at assigned school site(s) or facility. The Custodian I works closely with specific staff to perform custodial duties at school site(s) and other facilities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
: Performs routine janitorial and custodial functions at assigned site(s) Cleans, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts all offices, classrooms and related facilities. Includes walls, windows, floors, drinking fountains, etc. Picks up paper debris and empty all trash receptacles Replaces lights in light fixtures Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning and polishing machines, scrubbers, etc. Locks and unlocks doors, windows and gates to ensure security of buildings and related areas Assists in the set up and arrangement of furniture and facilities for assemblies, lunch, athletic events, meetings and special events upon request to include arranging chairs, desks, equipment, etc. Observes and reports the need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority Responds to emergency clean-ups such as spills and clogged drains Set alarms Clean chalk/white boards and trays Performs related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment Safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work Ability to: Read at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties Understand and follow both oral and written instructions Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms Safely use and apply cleaning agents, equipment and materials Work safely and effectively on ladders and scaffolding Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties Perform heavy physical labor including but not limited to the ability to lift up to 50 lbs Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information Use technology, machines and/or tools appropriate to the position
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid California Drivers License High School Graduate or equivalent One year custodial experience or equivalent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
12 month position Salary schedule placement: Level 15 on the current
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance with current contract language between SEIU and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
