Custodian (Night) - Rover

Custodian (Night) - Rover

One (1) Vacancy

Schedule: 2:00pm-10:30pm (includes a .5 hour of unpaid lunch), Monday - Friday

Work Year: 260 paid days per year

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the superintendent or a designee selected by the superintendent in
collaboration with CSEA, maintains a clean, attractive and safe facility; provides room
arrangement as requested for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizes property
damage, loss and liability exposure; ensures assignments are completed in a safe, proper and
timely manner. This is a full-time evening position assigned to travel between District sites as
needed.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised directly by the superintendent or designee, with technical support from the Facilities
Project Director; has a working relationship with all school personnel and students. Works across
multiple District sites based on operational need.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sweep, scrub, mop, clean and apply finish to floors of rooms, hallways, stairs; vacuum all
carpet areas. (E)
Clean and dust walls, lockers, furniture and fixtures; clean white boards. (E)
Clean, wash and scrub all bathroom plumbing fixtures. (E)
Clean school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds) for the
purpose of maintaining a clean and safe learning environment. (E)
Sweep sidewalks and asphalt areas, dispose of rubbish, clean and disinfect trash
containers. (E)
Clean and monitor draining of drinking fountains. (E)
Recycle clean paper and break down box containers. (E)
Remove all trash and debris from school campus as required to maintain attractive school
facility. (E)
Arrange necessary furnishings and equipment, in a timely manner, for all scheduled
meetings, school events and classroom activities. (E)
Deliver variety of large items (supplies, furniture, equipment, materials) to appropriate
staff or facility locations. (E)
Travel between District sites during the evening shift as assigned to meet custodial and
operational needs. (E)
Maintain an accurate mileage or travel log and submit it in accordance with District
procedures. (E)
Collaborate with site personnel about site cleaning, schedules; school activities, safety
and maintenance of facilities; submit work order requests to designated site staff. (E)
Lock and unlock gates and doors; check for open windows; lock and unlock playground
equipment; set alarms correctly; raise and lower flags; check hot water and room
temperatures. (E)
Assist Maintenance and Operations Department as required to complete site projects and
work activities. (E)
Make minor repairs to furniture, equipment and fixtures (i.e. replace light bulbs and
diffusers, replace switch plates, chair and table glides). (E)
Use computer to send and receive work related email; enter work absences and request
substitute. (E)
Comply with District approved Custodial Standards of Cleanliness and Safety. (E)
Maintain communication via 2-way radio with designated site personnel. (E)
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.
Safe work practices.
Maintenance principles and sanitation methods.

ABILITY TO:
Use district approved cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment.
Read, write and understand English language.
Perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
Follow oral and written directions.
Adhere to safe work practices.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Plan, organize and effectively carry out detail of work schedule.
Adjust and prioritize work schedule with short notice.

Communicate effectively with staff, students and public.
Use 2-way radio and computer to facilitate communication with school and
district staff.
Perform a variety of tasks.
Maintain facility in clean and safe manner and aligned with district approved
custodial standards.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility,
preferably in a school and/or institutional setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
District pre-employment test
Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter
Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Ability to travel between District sites as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment. Exposure to dust, chemicals, and blood borne
pathogens. Variance in temperatures. Exposure to equipment with moving parts.
Climbing a ladder. Lifting heavy objects of 50 pounds. Regular evening travel
between District sites as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment, tools, supplies and
materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to inspect facility and equipment.
Frequent to occasional lifting, carrying and maneuvering of heavy object.
Frequent to occasional standing, squatting, and climbing to clean and replace light
bulbs.
Frequent to constant walking including walking on gravel or uneven surfaces.
Frequent bending at neck, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Frequent to constant reaching overhead, above shoulder and horizontally to clean
and dust.