GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
CUSTODIAN I
DEFINITION
Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Custodian I performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks at various locations under the supervision of higher-level custodial personnel, a Principal/Administrator or an Operations Coordinator.
A Custodian II performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks on a night shift at a middle school or day shift at an elementary school, and may provide work direction and training to lower level custodial personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level custodial positions, a Principal/ Administrator or an Operations Coordinator.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sweeps, mops, waxes, and seals floors.
Vacuums rugs.
Dusts, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
Washes windows and walls.
Cleans restrooms.
Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers. Cleans drinking fountains.
Polishes metal work.
Fills paper and soap dispensers.
Replaces light bulbs.
Replenishes supplies.
Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
Oversees assigned areas to prevent vandalism.
Moves, arranges, and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
Performs related work as required.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Common custodial cleaning methods and techniques.
Safe work practices.
Common cleaning materials, tools, and equipment.
Schedules and operational requirements of the school facility to which assigned.
Ability to:
Follow schedules and procedures.
Perform the physical activity involved in common custodial cleaning activities.
Operate custodial cleaning equipment. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain liability.
Carry, monitor calls, and communicate with two-way radios.
Use, read and maintain a digital calendar, district email account, and any other form of digital correspondence requested.
Wear GUSD ID badge and uniform shirts, as provided by the district.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Requirements:
None.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Abilities:
Employees in this classification must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the posi¬tion without hazard to themselves or others. These include but are not limited to:
Sitting, standing, kneeling for extended periods of time.
Walking over rough and uneven surfaces in construction areas.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Driving vehicle between work sites to conduct work, if necessary.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools, and equipment.
Seeing to read a variety of documents.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Working Environment:
Employees in this classification work both indoors and outside; in varying temperatures; with sharp objects, dust, chemicals, odors, machinery with moving parts, moving vehicles; in direct contact with the students, public, other District staff. 

05/21/1980  -  Classification established by Personnel Commission

03/25/1987  -  Revision - Insurability

01/11/2001  -  Revision

06/13/2017  -  Minor Revision to Employment Standards

12/10/2018  -  Revision to Employment Standards