FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Principal, or Custodial Supervisor or department manager during school breaks, perform responsible daytime custodial activities at a District school site to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias and other facilities of an assigned school during an assigned shift or on an assigned cleaning crew; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other work areas. E Inspect work completed by night custodians for accuracy and compliance with instructions and established standards. E Inspect assigned areas and report safety, sanitation and fire hazards to appropriate authorities; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate personnel. E Confer with school administrators regarding custodial and maintenance projects and activities at assigned site; assist faculty and staff with custodial and minor maintenance issues. E Assure security of school during assigned hours; lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; monitor facilities for fire hazards and report to appropriate personnel as required. E Dust and polish furniture, light fixtures and woodwork; clean whiteboards, and trays; empty pencil sharpeners. E Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings; empty and clean the waste receptacles; refill dispensers. E Clean, scrub and disinfect student and staff restrooms; wash windows and walls; polish metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; restock paper supplies and soap as necessary; clean drinking fountains. E Adjust and arrange furniture and equipment; set up school facilities for special events and meetings. E Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools; replace belts and bags on vacuum cleaners as necessary. E Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant during school vacations or breaks as assigned. E Prepare requisitions for supplies and order materials as assigned. Provide direction to night custodians in the absence of the Principal in the summer and during other breaks. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures and surrounding areas. Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work. Safe practices and work methods. Policies and objectives of the school and the district. Basic record-keeping techniques. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Customer service principles and practices. ABILITY TO: Work independently with little direction. Properly estimate quantity of required custodial supplies and equipment. Apply and explain schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work. Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner. Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools. Meet schedules and time lines. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively orally. Work cooperatively with others. Complete minor repairs as necessary. Provide quality customer service. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Climbing ladders to inspect and replace lights. Lifting and carrying heavy objects. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate small hand and power tools and equipment. Seeing to inspect and read work orders. HAZARDS: Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Fumes from paints and solvents. Working at heights.