SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT December 2000 CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN II BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform custodial activities during a day shift at an assigned school site to maintain buildings, office space and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; serve in a lead capacity. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Custodian II incumbents perform custodial activities at an assigned school site during a day shift and may serve in a lead capacity. Custodian I incumbents travel to assigned school sites or District facility and perform routine custodial activities during an evening shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform custodial activities at assigned school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax, buff and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, multi-purpose rooms and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. Clean classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills and remove gum, graffiti and debris. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets as necessary. Serve in a lead capacity during an assigned shift; communicate with District and site administrators related to the care, cleaning and maintenance of a school facility; prioritize and participate in scheduling assignments. Maintain an inventory of custodial supplies and equipment and maintain related records; requisition and store supplies, materials and equipment as necessary; evaluate and test new products. Clean lunch areas following lunch and recess periods; empty trash cans and clean tables and surrounding area. Clean chalkboards, chalk trays, whiteboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; wash windows and walls. Move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events, track changes or meetings; adjust or move furniture for staff as requested. Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes; dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed; prepare work orders for major repairs. Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; raise and lower school flags. Assure safety of hazards at assigned site; report vandalism, safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. Pick up paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; empty and clean waste receptacles. Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffer and polisher, scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment as assigned. Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance and repair needs and safety issues. Train and provide work direction to new and substitute custodians as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work. Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture walls and fixtures. Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others. Safe practices and work methods related to custodial activities. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Proper lifting techniques. Basic record-keeping techniques. Inventory methods and control. ABILITY TO: Perform custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. Communicate with District and site administrators related to the care, cleaning and maintenance of a school facility. Train and provide work direction to others. Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards. Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order. Perform minor non-technical repairs. Observe and report need for maintenance and repair. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and time lines. Communicate effectively with others. Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift. Maintain inventory records. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of school custodial experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy physical labor. Walking or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy objects. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Climbing ladders to replace light bulbs. Seeing to perform custodial work. HAZARDS: Cleaning chemicals. Working around and with machinery with moving parts. Working at heights. Contact with blood and other body fluids. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance to Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association.