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Custodian-Rivergold Elementary
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What they do
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.
$40,719 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian-Rivergold Elementary at Yosemite Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/15/2026 Contact Jamie Garcia 5596838801 1358 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $18.85 - $19.55 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Part Time Job Description /
Essential Elements:
PrintN O T I C E O F O P E N I N G CUSTODIAN
High School SiteASSIGNMENT
Title and Classification:
Custodian Department:
Custodial Terms of Employment:
12 monthsSupervisor:
Supervisor of Custodian Salary Range:
Range 11 Hours per day 4 hours per dayGENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Custodial Services, performs custodian duties in all areas assigned. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
? May sweep, scrub, wax and policy linoleum, tile and wood floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork, blackboard and other equipment. ? Clean and polish metal work such as door panels and hand railings. ? Empty and clean waste containers. ? Cleans equipment used in the instructional program. ? Move and rearrange chairs, tables, desks and other equipment. ? May set up, open and close classrooms and other school facilities for various community activities and services. ? Reports needed repairs to Supervisor of Custodial Services. ? Inspects buildings for fire, sanitary and safety hazards and reports findings to Supervisor of Custodial Services for correction. ? Perform minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment. ? May perform special custodial work upon request of teachers and administration personnel. ? Does thorough cleaning of facilities as instructed. ? Keeps building and premises, including some sidewalks, neat and clean at all times. ? Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity. ? Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily. ? Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary. ? Cleans all chalkboards at least during summer/holidays. ? Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Supervisor of Custodial Services. ? Reports immediately to the supervisor of custodial services/principal any damage to school property. ? Assumes responsibility for the closing of the buildings each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. ? Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements from the supervisor of custodial services far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian's work. ? Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste. ? Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition. ? Learn and follow the District's operations, policies and procedures as they relate to assigned duties. ? Performs related duties as required. ? Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are the following essential physical requirements. Place the applicable number from the chart below that best indicates what percentage of time is spent on each of the following essential physical requirements. The categories refer to the overall requirements on an annual basis. 1. Seldom = Less than 25 percent 3. Often = 51-75 percent 2. Occasional = 25-50 percent 4. Very Frequent = 76 percent and above 1 a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. 4 b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 4 c. Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. 4 d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels. 4 e. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. 4 f. Ability to bend and twist, stoop and kneel, crawl, push, and pull. 2 g. Ability to lift 50 lbs. 2 h. Ability to carry 50 lbs. 4 i. Ability to reach in all directions. 2 j. Ability to work at heights. 2 k. Ability to ascend and descend ladder. 3 l. Ability to work in the elements (extreme temperatures). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Ability To:
Have knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; knowledge of requirements for maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Must have the ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, safety and efficiency, perform moderate to heavy physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
First Aid and CPR Certification Preferred Required:
- Possess a valid California Drivers License
- Finger Printing
- TB Test
- Must pass District proficiency test
- Pre-Employment Physical
- Drug Test
- Mandatory Agency Shop