FENTON CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Custodian (Classified)

Job Description

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency

Successful completion of a custodial training course approved by the school (may be in    progress)

Experience:

One year of documented paid experience in providing cleaning services in commercial and/or public facilities preferred

Other:

Valid California Driver’s License and the use of an insured automobile

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Knowledge of cleaning materials, such as soap, detergents, and solvents.
2. Knowledge of methods of cleaning floors, lavatories, and other areas of school buildings.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and sanitation methods used in custodial work.
4. Knowledge of general grounds maintenance practices, machinery and equipment.
5. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
6. Ability to recognize maintenance needs and make minor repairs to materials, fixtures, and equipment.
7. Ability to read water, gas and electric meters.
8. Ability to safely operate floor polishing and scrubbing machines, wall washing machines, steam shampooers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and other types of power machines.
9. Ability to work harmoniously with students, administrator(s), parent groups, teachers and others. 
10. Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, language, disability and socioeconomic groups.
11. Ability to work effectively with other personnel, parents and students.
12. Mobility to traverse all areas of the work site.
13. Health:  Physical and mental fitness as certified by a licensed physician and surgeon or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education Code Section 49406.
14. SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical agility sufficient to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead; ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Job Purpose

Maintains building and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition; responsible for cleaning and securing assigned areas.