Custodian I SUBSTITUTE ONLY
Custodian I SUBSTITUTE ONLY
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Job Description
Basic Function and Representative Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction of an assigned supervisor and/or guidance of a lead Custodian II perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; clean and maintain buildings and ground areas and maintain them in a clean orderly and secure condition; and operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
In accordance with the District cleaning standards perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; sweep scrub mop strip wax disinfect and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms offices auditoriums kitchens assembly areas and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets
Clean classrooms cafeterias gymnasiums auditoriums lounges offices locker rooms hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum debris and graffiti 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; polish metal work
Pick up paper and other debris and sweep school grounds and/or other assigned areas
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums mops small hand and manual tools buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a variety of cleaning equipment utilized in custodial work including industrial floor scrubber/stripper/polisher and large wet mops
At designated sites drive a District offstreet vehicle as needed to perform duties
Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards white boards trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables chairs and floors; wash windows blinds counters sinks and walls
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms gymnasiums 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; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to Custodian II or supervisor
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during recess 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:
Communicate effectively with students and adults
Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities
Maintain buildings and 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 Experience and Other Requirements
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of general custodial experience
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment
Regular exposure to fumes dust dirt oil/grease
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read and perform tasks requiring vision (which may require corrective lenses)
Perform work which involves lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds
Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally
Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching
Climbing ladders and working from heights
Standing for extended periods of time
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts
Working at heights
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
This is an open and continuous recruitment. This recruitment will have a cutoff date every 90 days.
Cutoff dates for this recruitment will take place yearly on:
Feb 1 May 1 Aug 1 Nov 1
Applications will be reviewed every 90 days and applicants invited to advance in this recruitment will be scheduled to take the first test soon after the cutoff date which may consist of a written oral and/or performance examinations. Those who pass the first test will be invited to take the 2nd test. Results from the two exams will be tallied and that will determine placement on the eligibility list. The duration of the eligibility list is one year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. Exam locations dates and times will be announced in the invite email. No Makeup dates will be offered.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of NonDiscrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testifies or in any way participates in the districts complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street Room 116
Berkeley CA 94702
Phone:
Email:
Employment Type
Temp
