Custodian I (SUBSTITUTE ONLY)

Basic Function Under general direction of an assigned supervisor and/or guidance of a lead Custodian II, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; clean and maintain buildings and ground areas and maintain them in a clean, orderly and secure condition; and operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities. Representative Duties Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities in accordance with District cleaning standards: sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, disinfect and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, assembly areas and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned: dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets; polish metal work. Pick up paper and other debris and sweep school grounds and/or other assigned areas. Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and manual tools and buffer/scrubber machines as assigned; use industrial floor scrubber/stripper/polisher and large wet mops. At designated sites, drive a District off‑street vehicle as needed to perform duties. Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, whiteboards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors; wash windows, blinds, counters, sinks and walls. Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate. Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti, repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to Custodian II or supervisor. Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during recess periods. Other Duties Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge Of Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work. Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Proper lifting techniques. Ability To Communicate effectively with students and adults. Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities. Maintain buildings and grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Operate a variety of custodial equipment. Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order. Move and arrange furniture and equipment. Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Observe health and safety regulations. Meet schedules and timelines. Education, Experience, and Requirements Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of general custodial experience. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to read and perform tasks requiring vision (which may require corrective lenses). Perform work involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Climbing ladders and working from heights. Standing for extended periods of time. Hazards Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Working at heights. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. Benefits Salaries: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date. Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (0.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro‑rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers optional benefits including life insurance, short‑term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP) and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. Vacation accrues as follows: 1–3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until four (4) years of service. 4–9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until ten (10) years of service. 10–14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until fifteen (15) years of service. 15+ Years: Twenty‑five (25) working days per year. Regular twelve‑month employees accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above. Holidays: Independence Day Labor Day Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days) Winter Board Holiday (3 Days) New Year’s Holiday (2 Days) Martin Luther King’s Birthday Lincoln’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Spring Board Holiday Malcolm X’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth School Year employees may receive sixteen (17) paid holidays (except Independence Day). Professional Development Classified employees may participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers. EEO Statement The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030: Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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