GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, cleans classrooms, offices and other areas at an assigned school or facility; assigns, coordinates and inspects the work of custodial personnel on an assigned evening shift; assists in the training of custodial personnel; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents of the Custodian 2 class serve as the swing-shift lead worker at a large school or District facility. This class is distinguished from Custodian I in that in addition to handling a regular cleaning assignment, incumbents coordinate activities between the day and swing-shift personnel, are responsible for ensuring cleaning assignments are properly completed and that swing-shift custodial personnel have the necessary supplies to complete their assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1.    Performs a variety of tasks related to the day-to-day custodial operations of assigned facilities; trains and provides work direction and scheduling for regular and part-time custodial personnel; coordinates day and night work schedules.

2.    Washes windows, walls, tables, desks and benches; polishes metal work; dusts and cleans furniture and woodwork; sweeps, scrubs, mops and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets; cleans restrooms; refills dispensers.

3.    Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment and setting up for meetings and for special events.

4.    Operates a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower and small power and hand tools; drives a light truck as assigned.

5.    Makes minor non-technical maintenance repairs to fixtures, furniture and facilities; replaces lights; adjusts desks and other furniture.

6.    Removes graffiti from walls and walkways by using appropriate solution or painting over words and designs; reports graffiti that is unable to be removed or covered.

7.    Picks up papers and other debris on grounds and walks; sweeps walks and waters shrubs.

8.    Unlocks and locks doors and secures buildings; raises and lowers flags as assigned.

9.    Empties and cleans garbage and trash receptacles; assists in thorough cleaning and restoration of one or more school plants during school vacation; performs special custodial work upon request; answers requests for setting up classrooms, cafeterias and auditoriums for special events.

10.  Maintains, stores, inventories and requisitions custodial supplies and equipment; submits work order requests; maintains related routine records.

11.  Operates and adjusts heating and ventilating equipment; contacts maintenance to report needed repairs.

12.  Trains, assigns and guides a custodial crew during a swing-shift; provides input to the supervisor for employee evaluations based upon inspection of assigned tasks as completed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1.    Methods and techniques of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures.

2.    Cleaning materials, disinfectants, and materials used in custodial work.

3.    Common tools used in the making of minor maintenance repairs.

4.    Safety practices and work methods.

5.    Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

6.    Techniques to safely handle objects weighing up to 100 lbs. in teams or using specialized equipment.

Ability to:

1.    Maintain assigned rooms, buildings or office space in a clean and orderly condition at one or more locations.

2.    Coordinate day and night work schedules.

3.    Train and provide work direction to regular and part-time employees.

4.    Operate a variety of equipment used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, offices, carpets, floors and restroom facilities.

5.    Utilize hand and small power tools used for making minor non-technical maintenance repairs.

6.    Estimate quantity and type of cleaning materials and supplies needed.

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

8.    Observe and report safety hazards in need of maintenance and repair.

9.    Confer with site administrators and supervisors regarding custodial needs, schedules, and concerns.

10.  Understand and follow oral and written directions.

11.  Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

12.  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

13.  Maintain routine records.

14.  Read, write and comprehend English at the level required for successful performance of assigned duties.

Education, Training, and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is one year of custodial experience within a school district setting.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid California Driver License and proof of insurability.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS 

Listed below are examples of the physical aspects that this classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

·         Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl.

·         Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion.

·         Lift 50 pounds.

·         Carry 25 pounds.

·         Reach in all directions.

·         Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

·         Work at indoor and outdoor environment, with possible dry, cold, and wet weather.

·         Work at a desk, conference table, playgrounds or in meetings of various configurations.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the selection authority to accommodate the limitation.