CUSTODIAN I

Custodian I PositionWe currently have 2 openings for a 12-month Custodian I position. One 8-hour custodian at Castle Rock Elementary with work hours 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. One 6-hour position at South Pointe Middle School with work hours 2:00pm - 8:30pm, Monday through Friday.Under general supervision of a site administrator, School Operations Manager, the Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities or designee, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; to provide set-ups and support for special events or meetings; to respond to unexpected and emergency clean-ups; and to do other related work as required. Incumbents in this classification provide, in accordance with standards, clean and sanitary facilities for students, staff and the public, which directly supports learning.Examples Of DutiesEssential Job FunctionsSweeps, mops, strips, waxes, buffs, and seals floorsVacuums rugs and carpetsDusts, washes, polishes, and disinfects in accordance with standards, furniture, student desks, tables, chairs and facility woodworkEmpties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels, and transfers contents to site's dumpstersCleans and sanitizes restrooms daily; may clean and disinfect locker rooms and showers when directedCustodian I assigned to kitchens, or to classrooms with kitchens, may clean food containers, utensils, grill vents and air vent surfacesWashes windows and walls, polishes metalwork and cleans writing surfacesMoves and arranges furniture and equipment in preparing and setting up multipurpose rooms or classrooms for scheduled and last-minute special events or meetingsReplaces light bulbs and lighting tubesCleans window coverings and blindsPicks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, flower beds, and the areas adjacent to the school facilitiesSweeps concrete and asphalt surfaces adjacent to the school buildingsPerforms emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illnessMay raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doors, and arm/disarm security systemsAssists in the program to inspect and update fire extinguishersAssists in receiving and distributing supplies and equipmentMay perform minor maintenance tasks (e.g., tighten hardware on furniture, wall-mounted electric face plates, adjust chair and table levelers, lubricate door hinges, plunge clogged toilets/sinks, rehang various lightweight, detachable or free-standing classroom teaching aids) in keeping assigned areas safe and operationalMay occasionally perform routine ground maintenance functions (e.g., picking up trash, sweeping and leaf blowing at sidewalks, doorways and exterior walls of buildings)Participates in setting up and cleaning the football stadium and setting up for annual graduation ceremonies for assignments at high schoolsPressure washes lunch tables and exterior floors; clears areas with visible insects (e.g., spider cobwebs, ant trails, etc.)Prepare and submit monthly safety reportMay responds to alarms to provide initial situation assessment, report problems, and request additional assistance and/or investigation to resolve issues (e.g. flooding, broken windows, fires, vandalism, etc.)Assists in reporting and preventing facility vandalismPerforms other related duties as assignedJob Requirements – Qualifications Skills, Knowledge And/Or Abilities Required:Skill to: Use the tools, cleaning materials, equipment and safety gear commonly utilized in the cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, offices and similar spaces (e.g., goggles, gloves, breathing masks, brooms, mops, buckets, buffers, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, gym floor cleaning machine, step-ladders, gas-powered leaf blower, window squeegee, screwdriver, power drill, pliers, scrapers, etc.)Knowledge of: Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment Safe working methods and procedures, including for blood-borne pathogensTypical QualificationsExperience And Education Requirement Experience: Six (6) months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities. Education: Equivalent to the completion of High School. License And/Or Certificate RequirementPossession of a valid California Class C or higher Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required of positions that are assigned to travel among sites.Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands: Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time occasionally and with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and slopes, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods. If someone can do heavy work, it is deemed that he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations – Section 404.1567 "Physical Exertion Requirements") Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.Application And Selection Process: An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: or at the District Office.). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.Qualified applicants, who meet the minimum qualifications, will participate in a written examination and technical oral interview, which will demonstrate the required knowledge and skill for this classification. The weight percentage of the examination and interview will be 50/50. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the written exam and oral interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. The top three ranks of candidates on the Eligibility List, who are ready, willing and able to accept the position, will be invited to the Final Selection Interview with the hiring authority.The eligibility list will be certified for a period of six months. It will be used to fill current substitute and future permanent openings.Review Job Description: It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification's job description, which is available online at or at the District Office. The job description explains in detail the physical demands, skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential job functions for this position.Benefits: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.Accommodations: Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.Veteran Preference (for entry-level positions only): Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will