Custodian I, Ortega Preschool, DMV Driver's Record Search REQUIRED for new employees

About the role

The job of Custodian I is performed for the purpose of performing routine cleaning and custodial functions at an assigned school site or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine janitorial and custodial functions at assigned sites.
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat, clean and safe.
• Cleans classrooms, rest rooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, gymnasiums, kitchens, offices and related facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors, door panels and hand railings.
• Vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Dusts furniture, empties and cleans trash receptacles.
• Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork and other equipment.
• Cleans door and window glass and drinking fountains.
• Replaces lights and makes minor maintenance repairs.
• Picks up papers and debris, cleans walkways and entrances.
• Operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, floor cleaning and polishing machines, scrubbers, etc.
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings and related areas.
• Assists in set-up of buildings and rooms for meetings and special events upon request, including arranging chairs, desks, equipment, etc.
• Responds to emergency cleanups resulting from breakage, vandalism, spills, clogged drains or illness.
• Observes and reports the need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Secures facilities and grounds to minimize property damage, loss and liability and ensure safety at work site.
• Assists other personnel as required to support completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture and equipment to ensure items are available and in safe working condition.
• When not engaged in custodial activities, may assist in a variety of maintenance and grounds work throughout the District involving heavy manual labor and semiskilled tasks.

Requirements

• Prior job-related experience in a school or institutional setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver License and evidence of insurability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain insurability status under the district's vehicle insurance policy.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen test.
• Negative TB test results.
• Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.
• Attach a DMV Driver's Record Search (dated no earlier than six months before the posting recruitment period) – DMV online printout acceptable; must include the word “end” on the final page.

Skills

• Skills to use cleaning agents, supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and adhere to safe work practices.
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