Custodian

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Sweep scrub mop wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms offices workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.E
• Clean classrooms restrooms cafeterias kitchens lounges offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum debris and graffiti as needed.E
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels soap toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile; unclog drains and toilets. E
• Assist with picking up paper and other debris from school grounds walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; inspect roof tops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; water landscaped areas as assigned.E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables chairs walls windows blinds and floors.E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn boilers and heaters on and off as necessary; set alarms as appropriate.E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums mops small hand and power tools buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.E
• Report safety sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.E
• Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms multipurpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; setup and assemble chairs tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events.E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed.E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.E
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Proper methods techniques materials tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors blackboards carpets furniture walls and fixtures.
Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe clean secure and orderly condition.
Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities.
Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds 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.
Perform minor nontechnical repairs.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Meet schedules and time lines.

Education and Training:

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:

Six months of recent fulltime paid janitorial or custodial experience.

OR

Proof of enrollment in or successful completion of the Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class offered by the Long Beach School for Adults shall substitute for the required education training and experience.

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Positions assigned to a cleaning crew at the Operations or Nutrition Services Branches require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.

Incumbents working on the Kitchen/Bathroom cleaning crew may be assigned to a weekend schedule.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment (including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CAand Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CAand 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB.

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SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on a jobrelated basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.