Custodian #198 Victory School

About the role

Shift: 2:00 pm–10:30 pm. Stockton Unified School District offers a comprehensive benefit package including free health benefits through Kaiser for employee and family, paid sick leave, vacation, and floating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax and polish linoleum and various types of floors.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Clean and dust furniture, woodwork and equipment.
• Wash, scrub and disinfect restrooms.
• Disinfect all flat surfaces.
• Clean windows, door glass and drinking fountains.
• Clean and polish metal works such as door panels and hand railings.
• Empty and clean waste containers.
• Pick up litter on grounds and sweep walks, halls and entrances.
• Move and rearrange chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment used in the course of work and report any items requiring maintenance.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• May perform routine grounds‑keeping duties.
• May secure buildings at end of shift.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of staff members.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.

Requirements

Education and experience: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to six months of custodial experience, preferably in a school district; SUSD Custodial Training Certificate preferred.

Knowledge: Cleaning methods, materials and supplies used in custodial work; hazards and safety precautions of the work; oral and written communication skills.

Abilities: Use and care for cleaning materials and equipment safely; perform heavy physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; deal cooperatively with the public, students, teachers and others; relate to students including small children; work cooperatively with others; maintain cooperative working relationships; carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill duties.

Working conditions: Indoor and outdoor work environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Physical demands: Lift and/or carry 40 lbs overhead for short distances; occasionally lift and/or carry 75 lbs overhead for short distances; lift and/or carry 40 lbs at waist height for short distances; occasionally lift and/or carry 75 lbs at waist height for short distances; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate custodial equipment; walk over uneven ground and/or stand for extended periods; see to perform custodial duties; push/pull up to 100 lbs over campus; bend at waist, kneel, crouch and stoop; reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; climb ladders and work from heights; see, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively.

Hazards: Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals; working on ladders; wet/slippery floor surfaces.

Benefits

• Free health benefits through Kaiser for employee and family
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation
• Floating holiday

Schedule

2:00 pm–10:30 pm shift.