CUSTODIAN I


DEFINITION

Under supervision, to maintain assigned rooms, building, or group of buildings, offices, and service facilities in a clean, orderly and secure manner; to assist in the maintenance of grounds surrounding assigned facilities; and to do other related work as may be required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Personnel in this class report to the administrator/supervisor or designee and assume responsibility for assigned indoor cleaning areas during a day or late afternoon and night shift as directed, but may be assigned to work any shift or assignment and be expected to work independently for a portion of that shift. Incumbents may clean walkways and maintain grounds immediately surrounding assigned facilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Following an assigned schedule, clean classrooms, showers and locker rooms, restrooms, shops, cafeterias, offices, hall and walkways, and related facilities; sweep, mop, strip, seal, wax and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; dust, polish, and wash classroom, office furniture and woodwork; clean desks, chalkboards, trays, and other classroom instructional equipment; dust and clean metal work, light fixtures and hardware; clean restrooms, including doors, mirrors, sinks, walls, floors, toilets and hardware; clean and fill dispensers and receptacles as needed; move, arrange and set up furniture and equipment in preparing classrooms, auditoriums or other activity areas for special events, activities or meetings; clean and make repairs to custodial and maintenance equipment assigned to the school or facility; may do light or minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas operative, safe and clean; adjust shades, blinds, desks, chairs and other furniture; empty and clean trash and garbage cans and replace liners; vacuum sweep and pick up trash on walkways, concrete and blacktop surfaces immediately adjacent to the school buildings; may assist in layout, marking and preparing fields for athletic events, spray insecticides and herbicides, hand water grass areas and spot paint as necessary; open up or lock and secure windows, doors, and gates; inspect buildings and grounds for broken equipment or vandalism and report unsafe conditions or needed repairs or needed maintenance; participate in thorough cleaning of school facilities and furniture; police for debris and trash on walkways, grass and blacktop areas and any duties assigned by administrator/supervisor or designee.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning methods;
Use and application of cleaning materials, chemicals and equipment;
Basic work practices related to custodial work.

Ability to:
Learn and follow established cleaning methods, schedules and procedures; Use or learn to use custodial equipment and supplies efficiently, properly and safely;
Perform minor nontechnical and limited skill repair work independently; Understand and carry out simple oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to possessing the knowledge and abilities listed above. Some experience as custodian is desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

If required to operate a vehicle in the performance of duties, operator must possess an appropriate California Driver's License, and have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability with the District's insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and instructions.
Able to conduct verbal conversation in English/Spanish desired.
Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels).
Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk.
Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps, and ladders.
Able to lift up to ten (10) pounds frequently, and fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Able to carry up to ten (10) pounds frequently, and fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder extension and flexion.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for back lateral flexion.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion.
Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner.
Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.
Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to perform fine maintenance procedures and operate both manual and power hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
Able to operate a variety of powered and manual equipment commonly found in janitorial and custodial services in a safe and effective manner.
Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.

Working Conditions:
May be required to work alone during evening hour assignments. Ability to mix and work with detergents and other cleaning chemicals without allergic reactions.



Approved by the Governing Board
of the Menifee Union School District: August 25, 1992

Revised: June 13, 2000

Revised: