Classified Job Description
Internal Candiates Only
Title: Head Custodian II
Salary Schedule Range: 34
Purpose of Position: To direct as well as perform routine custodial and minor maintenance duties at a designated junior high school.
Reports To: An assigned supervisor, usually the school principal
Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA non-exempt)
Location: La Colina Junior high school
Essential Functions:
Provide work direction and perform custodial and minor maintenance activities; inspect work completed by other custodians.
Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum carpets in classrooms, office and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Train and provide work direction to assigned custodial staff; assure proper coverage for work hours and special events; requisition supplies and materials for custodial crew as needed.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, offices, libraries, kitchens, gymnasiums, hallways, lounges, locker rooms and other facilities as assigned; dust, sanitize and wipe down desks, tables, furniture, doors, countertops, equipment and woodwork; spot mop spills; remove gum, graffiti and debris as needed.
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school buildings; empty waste receptacles; replace trash liners.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with paper towels, soap, toilet paper, seat covers and other items; clean mirrors, tile, walls, light fixtures and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
Clean whiteboards as needed; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, benches and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned.
Lock and unlock doors, windows and gates as appropriate; set alarm systems as required; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; raise and lower flags as assigned.
Assist with minor grounds maintenance or general building maintenance, such as painting, as required; replace lights, adjust shades or blinds, adjust desks and other furniture.
Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies; pick up and distribute a variety of classroom, office and custodial supplies as required; maintain custodial equipment in good working order.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Other Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Indoor and outdoor work environments; exposure to fumes from cleaning chemicals; working from ladders to change, inspect, or replace light bulbs or lamps.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and tools; bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, twisting at the waist, or reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information; standing and walking for extended periods of time; seeing to perform work and read manuals or instructions; lifting and carrying equipment or materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of contemporary cleaning practices, including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures in a commercial or institutional setting.
Knowledge and ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, blowers, pressure washers and other equipment as assigned.
Ability to train and provide work direction to assigned staff.
Ability to move, adjust and arrange furniture in classrooms or for special events.
Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance to furniture, equipment or building fixtures.
Ability to safely use cleaning materials and equipment; observe health and safety regulations; proper lifting techniques.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with school staff, site administrators, and District maintenance staff.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with District staff, co-workers, teachers and administrators; work independently with limited direct supervision.
Ability to operate a computer and proprietary or mass market software programs such as MS Office or Google Suite.
Education, Training and Experience:
High school graduation and three (3) years of custodial or building maintenance experience, preferably in a school or public sector environment.
Additional Requirements:
Passage of an employment physical exam.