CUSTODIAN

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision cleans classrooms, offices and other areas at
an assigned school or facility; performs minor maintenance and repairs to
furniture, fixtures and facilities; secures schools, buildings and facilities;
and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the custodial class series. Initially under
close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of custodial
duties. After training, incumbents work independently in maintaining the
cleanliness, appearance and safety of an assigned area at a District
school or facility.

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. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs
and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other areas; spot
cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and
repairs as assigned.
2. Assembles furniture, including chairs, desks and partitions; moves
furniture, supplies and equipment between classrooms, District sites, and
to and from vendors; transports garbage to dump grounds.
3. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; cleans chalkboards and
erasers; empties pencil sharpeners.
4. Empties and cleans waste receptacles; refills dispensers.
5. Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms; washes windows and walls;
polishes metal work; cleans sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures;
restocks supplies.
6. Adjusts and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for
special events and meetings.
7. Performs minor maintenance and non-technical repairs on buildings
and grounds including replacing lights; reports other maintenance and
repair needs.
8. Removes graffiti by using appropriate solution or painting over words
and designs; reports graffiti unable to be removed or covered.
9. Raises or lowers flags; locks and unlocks doors and gates; reports
potential safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
10. Operates a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper,
buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small
power and hand tools.
11. Picks up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
12. Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant
during school vacations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and
preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
2. Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
3. Safety practices and work methods pertaining to the work.
Ability to:
1. Learn requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and
orderly condition.
2. Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools and
supplies.
3. Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient
manner.
4. Operate a variety of custodial equipment including floor stripper, buffer,
carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, power blower, and small power and
hand tools.
5. Perform minor repairs as assigned.
6. Observe and report needed maintenance and repair.
7. Meet schedules and time lines.
8. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
9. Perform heavy physical labor; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
10. Work cooperatively with others.
11. Read, write and comprehend English at the level required for
successful performance of assigned duties.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined
above is sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge
and abilities listed above.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Some positions in this class may require a valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Essential Job Functions:
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the
display screen of various office equipment and machines
• Able to conduct verbal conversation
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60
decibels)
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
• Shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
• Shoulder abduction and adduction
• Elbow flexion and extension
• Shoulder extension and flexion
• Back lateral flexion
• Hip flexion and extension
• Knee flexion

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of thisclass with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation willbe evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specificrequirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the abilityof the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Physical:

• Good physical condition; able to pass District physical.

Work Year
Twelve months per year
Salary
Range 20 of the Classified Salary Scale

4.18.2016