Definition: Under general direction of the Principal and the direction of the head custodian, to keep assigned building areas clean, sanitary, safe and orderly; to periodically do special cleaning and building maintenance; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry level classification in the custodial job family. Incumbents perform routine and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining and cleaning school buildings and adjacent area, normally following a prescribed and recurring work schedule.

Qualifications Guide
Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture; household-type hand tool usage; basic safety practices related to cleaning methods.

Ability to: Maintain work schedules in performing tasks; work effectively without close supervision; perform physical labor; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience: No experience required, but some previous custodial or janitorial work is desirable; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and the ability to qualify for District vehicle insurance coverage.

Physical: Good physical condition.

Examples of Duties: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and vacuums various floor coverings; Dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies and fills dispensers; washes windows, walls, sinks and fountains; moves, arranges and sets up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events and meetings; observes and reports the need for repairs and makes minor repairs as time permits; opens and secures buildings at end of shift; picks up trash and litter and empties and cleans trash and garbage receptacles; does emergency clean-up resulting from vandalism, breakage, spilling or illness; stacks and stores furniture and maintains equipment and supplies; responsible for reporting loitering, vandalism, or similar situations; requisitions custodial supplies and equipment and controls the use of these materials; may tranport good and supplies from one location to another.  Does painting.  Follows safety rules.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ALPINE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

April 16, 1986