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Custodian at Sol Aureus College Preparatory

Application Deadline

9/30/2023 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/25/2022
Contact
Human Resources
916-421-0600
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$16.00 - $20.00 DOE
Length of Work Year
255 Days Per Year
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations or Site Supervisor, the Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the center in such a way to promote health and safety while reducing the spread of infection. It is the role of the custodian to follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules at Sol Aureus College Preparatory (S.A.C. Prep) including, but not limited to, the classrooms, kitchen, office areas, bathrooms, storage areas and entrances. The custodian follows the cleaning schedule. The custodian may also be responsible for performing additional duties not stipulated below. If so, these duties are specified as an addendum to this description. These additional duties may include general building and grounds maintenance, laundry, etc.

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Title: Custodian

Reports to: Director of Operations/Site Supervisor

Supervises: None

 

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations or Site Supervisor, the Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the center in such a way to promote health and safety while reducing the spread of infection. It is the role of the custodian to follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules at Sol Aureus College Preparatory (S.A.C. Prep) including, but not limited to, the classrooms, kitchen, office areas, bathrooms, storage areas and entrances. The custodian follows the cleaning schedule. The custodian may also be responsible for performing additional duties not stipulated below. If so, these duties are specified as an addendum to this description. These additional duties may include general building and grounds maintenance, laundry, etc.

Essential Functions

Follows and completes the School’s daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule. These duties include but not limited to:

  • Collects and bags all garbage, placing the bags in a closed dumpster.
  • Disinfects and cleans garbage and trashcans, and changes bags daily.
  • Washes and sanitizes bathrooms fixtures daily with germicidal solution.
  • Using germicidal solution, wet mops all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, office, classrooms, and other areas as assigned.
  • Washes bathroom, kitchen, classroom and other windows (inside and outside) and walls using germicidal solution as scheduled or needed.
  • Vacuums all carpeting daily.
  • Sweeps and clears entrance spaces, daily.
  • Dusts, washes and sanitizes other surfaces as specified in schedule.
  • Performs other cleaning duties as specified in schedule.
  • Refills paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers.
  • Changes light bulbs, as needed.

Reports the following to the Director of Opeartions, or designated staff person:

  • Presence of animals, vermin or insects.
  • Need for cleaning supplies or equipment repair in advance.
  • Water leaks, and other maintenance needs.
  • All other health and safety hazards noticed.
  • Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
  • Attends and participates in the School’s pre-service and in-service trainings.
  • Performs other duties as specified in job description addendum or as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

  • It is preferred that the Custodian have training in the custodial field.

Experience:

  • Experience in the custodial field desirable. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required. Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of low-income and migrant families. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to pass a physical exam every two years.
  • TB test every two years.
  • Must be able to comply with a Comprehensive Federal and State background check, including fingerprints (Livescan), and must be able to work with Children.
  • Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
  • Visual acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to: manipulate cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures Manuals and other materials.
  • Must be able to physically move through the School and classrooms.
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds is required.
  • Successful experience working as an effective member of a team desirable.
  • Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & student population also desirable.
  • Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance is preferred.
  • Must possess emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the Teachers, respect for children and adults from various cultures and backgrounds, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

  • This job involves standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Tasks that involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues.
  • Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.
  • Wearing of protective equipment, such as latex gloves, per OSHA regulations is required.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

 

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