Custodian at Maintenance & Operations

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASS TITLE: CUSTODIANBasic FunctionPerform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work.Representative DutiesIndividual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.Sweep, sanitize, scrub, dust and clean offices, hallways, workshops, restrooms, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms and stairways. EStrip, mop, wax and clean floors. EVacuum rugs; empty and wash trash containers; replenish paper and soap dispensers. EClean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and equipment. EWash windows, walls and woodwork; perform touch-up painting and remove graffiti as assigned. EClean erasers, blackboards, chalkboards, desks, cabinets, shelves and window sills. ESweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up trash and debris from school grounds; perform routine groundskeeping duties; turn sprinklers on and off; water flower beds. ESet up tables and chairs, furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assist in moving furniture and equipment during track changes. ECheck, replace and deliver supplies and equipment. ELock and unlock buildings, gates, windows and facilities; turn off lights and alarms; raise and lower flags. EOperate floor maintenance machines, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment; maintain equipment in proper condition. ECheck assigned areas to prevent vandalism and theft; report vandalism and damage to school facilities according to appropriate procedures. EReplace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to fixtures and custodial equipment as necessary.Check for broken locks and broken glass and report need for repair to appropriate personnel.Wash, dry and fold laundry as assigned.Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge And AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE OF:Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.Health and safety regulations.Ability ToLearn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment.Perform heavy physical labor.Read and understand cleaning and chemical labels.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Education And ExperienceAny combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable.EnvironmentWORKING CONDITIONS:Indoor and outdoor work environment.Incumbents in this position may be required to respond to emergency calls.Physical DemandsBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.Carrying, pushing or pulling custodial equipment.Lifting moderately heavy furniture and equipment.HazardsExposure to cleaning chemicalFumes from paints and solvents.Working at heights.Board Approved 11/2/99