Substitute Custodian Pool Maintenance & Operations, A.M. and P.M. shifts, Monday-Friday, 20.02hour.

Davis Joint Unified School District Position DescriptionPosition: CustodianSalary Range: 19 SummaryPerforms a variety of work in the custodial grounds cleanup and light maintenance of schools offices or related CharacteristicsCustodians ensure schools and facilities are clean safe and secure. A Custodian has experience and can demonstrate the ability to work independently following general instructions to perform light maintenance and minor repairs and to demonstrate proficiency in the use of cleaning supplies and Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of custodial duties ensuring that classrooms open areas multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums are in a safe clean usable condition. Sweeps vacuums scrubs mops strips and polishes floors. Washes windows counters and walls. Vacuums rugs and and washes walkway and eating areas. Cleans drinking fountains. Makes emergency cleanups. Lifts moves and stores supplies furniture and equipment. Maintains and makes minor repairs to buildings and fixtures. Follows procedures for reporting repair and maintenance needs and assists others in making be required to supervise or work with scrubs and disinfects restrooms. Polishes metal work cleans sinks mirrors and other restroom fixtures. Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies including paper towels soap toilet paper and related and cleans waste/recycle receptacles and surrounding areas. Picks up litter and debris. Picks up trash containers and empties into large bins. May organize materials for up meeting rooms classrooms and other school facilities for special meetings and events. Sets up equipment for athletic events. Unlocks and locks doors and gates. Turns lights on and off. Raises and lowers the ability to comprehend and follow district safety plans procedures and policies and all other district standards and guidelines and standards as established by the Director of Maintenance and requests and maintains supplies and equipment used in the course of custodial doors windows and site for vandalism. Reports safety sanitary and fire with students staff parents and the public using tact diplomacy and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or stressful situationsPerforms other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the the ability to comprehend and follow district safety plans procedures and policies and all other district standards and procedures. QualificationsKnowledge and SkillsA Custodian requires a thorough knowledge of the methods materials tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Requires a thorough knowledge of the buildings and grounds of the assigned site. Must have a good knowledge of work hazards and safety procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions. Be able to strip wax and maintain wood tile carpet cement and synthetic floors. Must have sufficient communication skills to project a positive image and convey basic information. Knowledge of blood-borne to comprehend and follow District safety plans procedures and policies. Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in a working condition. Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions. Requires the ability to communicate with peers and other District staff or public in a manner reflecting positively on the department and District. Ability to perform heavy physical labor with or without assistance. Physical AbilitiesRequires the ability to walk bend stoop and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Requires the ability to climb and use ladders safely. Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis pushing pulling or guiding over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as floor polishers and carpet cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent plus demonstrated reading and writing skills sufficient to perform duties and read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) required. Requires 1-year prior custodial experience. Licenses and CertificatesDepending upon assignment a valid California drivers license and/or first aid training may be required.