Custodian, Part Time

About the Employer

Located in the foothill community of Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Alta Loma School District serves over 5,000 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff.


The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime!

Job Description / Essential Elements:


ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT


CUSTODIAN


DEFINITION
Under supervision, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do other related work as required.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels.
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.
• Wash windows and walls, polish metalwork, and clean chalkboards.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings.
• Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes.
• Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities.
• Sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings.
• Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness.
• Raise and lower flags, and lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security systems.
• Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.
• Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism.


QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques;
Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
Safe working methods and procedures.


Ability to:
Perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities;
Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:


Experience:
Six months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.


Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.


SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = Not Present - Does not exist
O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time


1. STRENGTH:
A. Standing 65%
Walking 30%
Sitting 5%


B. Lifting C 50 lbs.
Carrying C 50 lbs.
Pushing F 50 lbs.
Pulling F 50 lbs.


2. CLIMBING O
BALANCING O


3. STOOPING O
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP


4. REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING O
FEELING O


5. TALKING:
Ordinary O
Other O
HEARING:
Conversations O
Other Sounds O


6. SEEING
Acuity, Near F
Acuity, Far F
Depth Perception F
Accommodation NP
Color Vision NP
Field of Vision O


7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) 5 (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).


8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are furniture, wastebaskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polisher, vacuum; reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom.


SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.
Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not present in the job environment
S = Seldom - Under 5% of work day
O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly - 2/3 or more time


1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 50% Outside 50%


2. EXTREME COLD S


3. EXTREME HEAT S


4. WET/HUMID S


5. NOISE 120 decibels
VIBRATION O
Comments regarding "Vibrations" = Electric cleaning equipment


6. HAZARDS:
Mechanical S
Explosives NP
Electrical S
Radiant Energy NP
Burns S
Other Hazard/s NP


7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes F
Mists NP
Odors F
Gases NP
Dusts F
Poor Ventilation S
Other Atmospheric Hazards NP


Comments regarding "Fumes" = Cleaning solvents, wax strippers
Comments regarding "Odors" = Spray cleaner
Comments regarding "Dust" = Dust, chalk boards


8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Rubber gloves, safety glasses, dust mask


9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside Work: 2 3 4 5 6 (7). Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE DISTRICT MAY CLOSE THIS POSTING AT ANY TIME


PLEASE NOTE: This is an evening shift


EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.


EXPERIENCE: Six months experience involved with care and cleaning of buildings and facilities required.


IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee's cost or a "Certificate of Completion" signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training, dated after July 1, 2026.