Custodian II at Apple Valley Unified School District
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Job Summary
Please note, there may be mandatory testing for this position
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APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN II
BASIC FUNCTION
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of cleaning and custodial duties during evening hours; maintain classrooms, offices and facilities at a school site in an orderly and secure condition; provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Custodian II performs custodial duties and serves in a lead capacity at an assigned elementary or middle school site. The Custodian I performs routine custodial duties at an assigned school site or District facility. Custodian III incumbents perform custodial duties and serve in a lead capacity at an assigned high school site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Train and provide work direction to assigned custodial personnel at a school site. (E1)
- Receive and store cleaning supplies; assure adequate materials and equipment. (E1)
- Communicate with site personnel and administrators regarding facility discrepancies and special custodial requests. (E1)
- Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias and other facilities in an orderly and secure condition. (E1)
- Sweep, mop, strip and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets. (E1)
- Empty, wash and line trash receptacles; pick up litter and sweep walkways. (E1)
- Clean restroom toilets, sinks, mirrors and walls; stock paper supplies and fill dispensers. (E1)
- Clean chalkboards and erasers; dust furniture, desks and other areas. (E1)
- Maintain security of assigned areas by locking doors, gates and windows and setting alarms. (E1)
- Replace light bulbs and make minor repairs and adjustments to furniture and equipment. (E2)
- Operate a variety of cleaning equipment required to maintain and clean a school campus including but not limited to; power washers, sweepers, vacuum cleaner, buffer, waxer and/or stripper. (E3)
- Move desks and furniture and prepare for meetings and special events. (E3)
- Participate in major cleaning projects during summer months as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible custodial experience.
Or
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the essential duties may be substituted for the required experience and/or education.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
- Valid First Aid Certification.
- Valid CPR Certification preferred.
- A valid California Drivers License preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Modern cleaning methods, equipment and materials used in custodial work.
- Principles of crew leadership.
- Preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures.
- Operation and care of cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaner, buffer, waxer and stripper.
- Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
- Provide leadership to a custodial crew.
- Clean and maintain classrooms, offices and other facilities in an orderly and secure condition.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Follow established cleaning schedules.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Communicate effectively.
- Order and store cleaning supplies properly.
- Adjust work schedule during school break periods.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Seeing to read and understand written materials.
- Bending or twisting at the waist to move furniture or operate equipment.
- Reaching overhead and horizontally.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
- Lift or move up to 75 pounds.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Indoor and outdoor school campus environment.
- Subject to time lines and interruptions.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and fumes from cleaning agents and chemicals.
- Work evenings or weekends.
HAZARDS:
- Exposed to chemical agents and associated fumes from cleaning supplies.
- Exposed to dust and odors from cleaning agents and chemicals.
- The noise level is moderate.
Requirements / Qualifications
**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY** REQUIRED ON APPLICATION: 1. A completed EdJoin application - All fields completed - Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or equivalent. 3. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible custodial experience (MUST show in work history on application) 4. Professional References: contact information for three (3) professional references - current/former supervisors/coworkers - MUST be provided on application in Professional References section, please include email addresses REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS: 1. Current Resume 2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation from current/former supervisors/coworkers (both MUST have physical signature and be DATED within one year) - digital signatures not accepted 3. Valid First Aid (no online courses accepted) - please note BLS cards do NOT include First Aid training & are not valid* *can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person First Aid class in lieu of card PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Valid CPR Certification preferred (no online courses) 2. Valid California Drivers' License preferred ***Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants encouraged to review entire job description before applying.*** REQUIRED UPON HIRE: 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee's expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work.
All required documentation MUST be submitted and attached to the application in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process. ***Failure to attach ALL documentation required will result in disqualification.*** Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee’s expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (FIRST AID REQUIRED - NO ONLINE COURSES ACCEPTED - BLS DOES NOT INCLUDE FIRST AID)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2), must be DATED within one (1) year with a physical SIGNATURE - digital signatures not accepted )
- Resume (Current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY** REQUIRED ON APPLICATION: 1. A completed EdJoin application - All fields completed - Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2. Graduation from High School or equivalent. 3. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible custodial experience (MUST show in work history on application) 4. Professional References: contact information for three (3) professional references - current/former supervisors/coworkers - MUST be provided on application in Professional References section, please include email addresses REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS: 1. Current Resume 2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation from current/former supervisors/coworkers (both MUST have physical signature and be DATED within one year) - digital signatures not accepted 3. Valid First Aid (no online courses accepted) - please note BLS cards do NOT include First Aid training & are not valid* *can upload proof of registration in an upcoming, in-person First Aid class in lieu of card PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Valid CPR Certification preferred (no online courses) 2. Valid California Drivers' License preferred ***Must meet minimum requirements per the job description. Applicants encouraged to review entire job description before applying.*** REQUIRED UPON HIRE: 1. Certificate stating freedom from tuberculosis 2. Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee's expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work.
All required documentation MUST be submitted and attached to the application in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process. ***Failure to attach ALL documentation required will result in disqualification.*** Candidates selected for appointment are required to be fingerprinted at the employee’s expense and must receive DOJ and FBI clearance before beginning work. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (FIRST AID REQUIRED - NO ONLINE COURSES ACCEPTED - BLS DOES NOT INCLUDE FIRST AID)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2), must be DATED within one (1) year with a physical SIGNATURE - digital signatures not accepted )
- Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email.
Please add no-reply@edjoinadmin.org to your email to receive notifications.
It is your responsibility to check your email, including your SPAM/JUNK folder, for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates.
Problems with your online application should be directed to Edjoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net.
Comments and Other Information
Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email.
Please add no-reply@edjoinadmin.org to your email to receive notifications.
It is your responsibility to check your email, including your SPAM/JUNK folder, for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates.
Problems with your online application should be directed to Edjoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net.