Custodian at Paramount Unified School District

Application Deadline

2/12/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/20/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$4,159.00 - $5,320.00 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to Paramount Unified School District, where great things are happening. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students. The District is comprised of 20 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, Paramount Adult School and Paramount Community Day School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.

Job Summary

Job Summary

***THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CLOSED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED*** WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. DEFINITION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to six months of janitorial or custodial experience. Proof of successful completion of a custodial training course approved by a recognized adult educational or vocational institution may substitute for the six months of janitorial or custodial experience.

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CUSTODIAN

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip and wax floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets as needed.

Clean classrooms, offices, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills or stains; remove gum, graffiti and other debris as needed.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets.

Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.

Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.

Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.

Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.

Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate a variety of custodial equipment.

Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.

Move and arrange furniture and equipment.

Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  Six months of janitorial or custodial experience.  Proof of successful completion of a custodial training course approved by a recognized adult educational or vocational institution may substitute for the six months of janitorial or custodial experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Subject to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.

Walking or standing for extended periods of time.

Seeing to perform custodial duties.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by the position.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals. Working on ladders.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

WORK HOURS: 2:30 PM-11:00PM Monday-Friday MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to six months of janitorial or custodial experience. Proof of successful completion of a custodial training course approved by a recognized adult educational or vocational institution may substitute for the six months of janitorial or custodial experience.

We kindly request that you review your application before you submit. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Requirements / Qualifications

WORK HOURS: 2:30 PM-11:00PM Monday-Friday MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to six months of janitorial or custodial experience. Proof of successful completion of a custodial training course approved by a recognized adult educational or vocational institution may substitute for the six months of janitorial or custodial experience.

We kindly request that you review your application before you submit. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Comments and Other Information

SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, a description of duties performed and the beginning and ending dates of employment. THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Comments and Other Information


SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, a description of duties performed and the beginning and ending dates of employment. THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.