Substitute - Custodian

Custodian

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform custodial activities during either a day shift, mid-day shift, or night shift at an assigned school site or team to maintain buildings, office space, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Custodians focus on maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for students, faculty, and staff. Candidates should be prepared to work within a dynamic school schedule, often requiring flexibility and the ability to prioritize tasks around ongoing activities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include performing custodial activities using assigned tools, supplies/chemicals, and equipment at assigned school site; sweeping, scrubbing, blowing, mopping, waxing, buffing, and polishing floors; vacuuming rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, multi-purpose rooms, and other work areas; spot cleaning and shampooing carpets. Cleaning classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices, and other facilities as assigned; emptying waste receptacles; spot mopping spills and removing gum, graffiti, and debris. Cleaning and disinfecting drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and urinals; filling dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper, and other items; cleaning mirrors, tile, and windows; unclogging drains and toilets as necessary. Communicating with District and site administrators related to the care, cleaning, and maintenance of a school facility; prioritizing and participating in scheduling assignments. Maintaining an inventory of custodial supplies and equipment and maintaining related records; requisitioning and storing supplies, materials, and equipment as necessary; evaluating and testing new products. Cleaning lunch areas following lunch and recess periods; emptying trash cans and cleaning tables and surrounding area. Complying with city trash and recycling programs and regulations. Cleaning whiteboards, trays, and erasers; emptying pencil sharpeners; washing windows and walls. Moving and arranging furniture, supplies, and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events, track changes or meetings; adjusting and assembling, or moving furniture for staff as requested. Replacing light bulbs and lighting tubes; dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork and making minor, non-technical repairs as needed; preparing work orders for major repairs. Locking and unlocking doors and gates as appropriate; maintaining security of assigned areas according to the established guidelines; raising and lowering school flags. Assuring safety of hazards at assigned site; reporting vandalism, safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reporting need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. Picking up paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweeping and cleaning walkways and entrances; emptying and cleaning waste receptacles. Operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, blowers, power washers, and other cleaning equipment as assigned. Responding to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintaining records of observed maintenance and repair needs and safety issues. Assisting in participation of fire drills. Training and providing work direction to new and substitute custodians as assigned. Performing periodic safety inspections as directed. Maintaining confidentiality and complying with governmental laws and regulations, as well as District policies and procedures. Performing other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work; modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture walls, and fixtures; requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others; safe practices and work methods related to custodial activities; proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies; proper lifting techniques; basic record-keeping techniques; inventory methods and control; proper use of alarm systems. Abilities to perform custodial activities at assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition; communicate with District and site administrators related to the care, cleaning, and maintenance of a school facility; train and provide work direction to others; use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards; maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order; perform minor non-technical repairs; observe and report need for maintenance and repair; understand and follow verbal and written directions; meet schedules and timelines; communicate effectively with others; inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift; maintain inventory records; observe health and safety regulations; use a two-way radio for school communications; work cooperatively with others.

Education and experience: Possess a high school diploma and/or one year of school custodial experience. Required licenses and certificates: A valid driver's license. Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Working conditions: Campus-wide environment and community setting. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Physical requirements: Heavy physical labor. Sitting/standing/walking for extended periods. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy objects. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Climbing ladders or steps. Seeing to perform custodial work. Visual acuity to perform custodial. Auditory ability to exchange information. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Hazards: Cleaning chemicals. Working around and with machinery with moving parts. Working at heights. Potential for contact with blood and other body fluids.

Terms of employment: Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA).