Senior Custodian

About the role

This position involves performing a variety of independent custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility, maintaining buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition, and assisting with overseeing custodial activities to ensure compliance with schedules and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists with overseeing custodial activities at an assigned school site to assure compliance with schedules and timelines; conveys relevant information to night personnel as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclogs drains and toilets as assigned; replenishes classroom supplies including paper towels and soap as needed.
• Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Communicates with personnel, administrators and outside contacts as needed to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Distributes items to appropriate parties as needed including supplies, mail, packages and furniture.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; performs minor installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, furniture and fixtures as assigned; prepares classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture, equipment and debris following events.
• Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position; maintains equipment in working orders; maintains supply levels and assure availability of needed items as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position.
• Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
• Performs a variety of custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, equipment and furniture as assigned by the position; assists trades persons with building maintenance as required.
• Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities as assigned; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Prepares and maintains routine records and reports related to work performed.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; reports need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate parties; responds to health and safety concerns related to assigned functions accordingly.
• Supports site recycling program.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and one year of experience in school custodial work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

Skills

• Ability to perform a variety of independent custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
• Ability to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment.
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Ability to perform a variety of routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, equipment and furniture.
• Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.

Benefits

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:

• Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
• Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
• Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
• Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
• VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program
• Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee
• 403(b) Retirement
• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans
• Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
• Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

Salary schedule: 8 hours per day, 260 working days per year.