Custodian I

Job Description

Job Description

We currently have one position in the South District area that serves D.H. White Elementary School which sits in Rio Vista, CA. We are located 12 miles from Antioch, 20 miles from Fairfield, 21 miles from Dixon, 23 miles from Lodi and Galt, 24 miles from Elk Grove, 29 miles from Vacaville.

This position is 4 hours a day

Monday-Friday

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

12 months a year

Classified Employee Salary Schedule

Range 10

$22.67 - $26.28 hourly

Placement dependent on experience in public education

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.

Incomplete applications and those not meeting the minimum requirements will not be processed:

Please upload the following documents with your application:

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of 3 dated no later than 2 years ago)

• Resume

MISSION STATEMENT
In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society

 

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.

River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.

 

RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CUSTODIAN I

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of custodial functions, and to perform minor building maintenance functions as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Custodian series. Positions in this class perform the more routine functions assigned to the class, including daily cleaning, disinfecting and minor maintenance in an assigned school site. This class is distinguished from the Custodian II in that the latter have lead responsibilities for lower-level custodial staff on the elementary school sites.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Head Custodian.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Remove trash; empty and clean trash receptables.

2. Sweep and scrub floors; prepare, seal, finish and buff tile floors; prepare and apply protective coating on gym floors.

3. Vacuum, spot clean, and shampoo carpeted areas.

4. Dust and clean furniture.

5. Clean interior and exterior windows and glass doors,

6. Clean and disinfect bathroom areas; refill soaps, toilet paper and towel dispensers.

7. Safety check playground equipment; make minor repairs.

8. Set up the gym; set up equipment; ensure that gym is properly secured.

9. Organize supply room; replenish supplies and materials; maintain equipment and supplies.

10. Identify maintenance problems, review with assigned behavior.

11. Perform minor building maintenance activities including replacing light bulbs, unclogging toilets, and painting.

12. Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.

13. Make sure school/site buildings are locked and secured at appropriate times, set alarms.

Marginal Functions:

1. Perform minor grounds maintenance functions, including repairs; when needed for safety or emergency reasons.

2. May respond to alarms.

3. May pick-up supplies and transport them to appropriate sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic custodial techniques.

Cleaning materials, disinfectant and equipment used in custodial work.

Safe work practices.

Common hand and power tools.

Ability to:

Learn to operate powered and non-powered janitorial equipment.

Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of

work.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for successful job

performance.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is

qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six months of paid custodial experience is desired.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensure the ability to read and write at a level

necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

School and field environment; exposure to dust, solvents and chemicals

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate

to heavy lifting; walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling,

crawling, operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

* River Delta Unified School District participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.