The Custodian/Maintenance/Groundskeeper performs routine cleaning and maintenance duties, performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of district buildings, facilities and equipment, stores and delivers supplies, helps ensure a clean, orderly, safe school site and maintains district grounds.

Example of duties and responsibilities:

• Regularly cleans classrooms, offices, library, labs, food areas, restrooms, gym, playground, outdoor areas and fields
• Removes trash and debris
• Helps to ensure a clean, orderly, safe school site
• Stores, delivers and replenishes supplies as necessary
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies
• Performs minor repairs, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, heating/air conditioning, masonry, metal work, glazing, tile work, roofing, flooring, ventilating systems, welding and mechanics
• Maintains mechanical systems
• Secures doors, windows and gates, and assists in maintaining school security
• Participates in emergency response procedures
• Moves, installs, sets up, arranges, and maintains furniture
• Performs general grounds maintenance work, including mowing, watering, weeding, sweeping, raking, pruning, planting and cleaning
• Operates tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks, and keeps tools and equipment in proper working condition
• Follows health and safety precautions in handling and maintaining chemicals, solvents and fluids
• Follows all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal requirements.

Physical and Mental Characteristics:

This is a moderate to high stress level position in a school environment. It requires physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone and business machines (including computer and calculator); vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard at normal conversational distance; physical agility to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (classroom, office, school site to school site), perform routine custodial/maintenance tasks, operate equipment, drive an automobile or bus, and respond to emergency situations; physical strength to lift 50 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions. and make valid judgments and decisions

Knowledge of:

• Common methods and proper use of materials, tools and equipment used in custodial, maintenance and groundskeeping
• Appropriate safely and health requirement and procedures
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written

Ability to:

• Maintain an assigned schedule
• Work independently
• Follow written and oral directions and reasonably interpret rules, regulations, laws and policies
• Keep basic records and prepare reports
• Prepare accurate and timely operational records and reports
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment
• Meet and maintain appropriate health and safety requirements
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid California driver's license

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in custodial, maintenance work or building trades
• Experience in working with diverse groups

Opportunity available for someone who would qualify to drive a school bus