REPORTS TO: Manager of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance/Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Classified

HOURS PER DAY: 8
WORK YEAR: 12 Months

SALARY: Range 28 (+5 for bus cert.)

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance, will lead and participate in the performance of skilled custodial and routine maintenance functions and activities. Will perform general custodial functions in maintaining a school grounds, facility and offices in a clean, safe and secure condition. Does assigned cafeteria work and assists groundsmen as needed; and will do other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Instructs personnel in proper use of materials, methods and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Perform a wide variety of tasks related to the day to day custodial activities.
•Loads and unloads supplies as needed or directed.
•Assist in planning, organizing and implementing student safety and pupil transportation vehicle evacuation drills.
•Carry out those duties and responsibilities assigned to Custodian I and II.
•Adhere to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior.
•Carry out those duties and responsibilities assigned to bus drivers.
•Assist in the planning, organization, work scheduling, and leading of a custodial crew in cleaning and maintaining large buildings and adjacent ground areas.
•Review and inspect the work of a custodial crew to ensure adherence to standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
•Maintain operational records and custodial personnel time reports.
•Requisition supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure that an appropriate operational inventory is maintained.
•Set up and arrange the facility for meetings and special events.
•Assist custodial personnel in resolving unusual problems and situations.
•Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance functions, including minor repair, part replacement, and adjustment tasks.
•Inspect heating, ventilation, and water systems to ensure adherence to operational procedures and guidelines.
•Perform ground duties as requested; operate all grounds related equipment.
•Conduct daily safety inspections on playground equipment; maintain equipment and ground under playground equipment as appropriate.
•Make minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing and electrical equipment and apparatus in school buildings.
•Maintain MSDS sheets and “right to know” labeling at assigned sites.
•Attend in-services and safety meetings as assigned.
•Wash windows, walls, tables, desks and benches; polish metal work; clean chalk boards; dust and clean furniture and wood work; sweep, scrub, mop, polish and wax floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; clean restrooms; refill dispensers.
•Pick-up papers and other debris on grounds and walks; sweep walks and water shrubs.
•Perform special custodial work upon request.
•Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
•A high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
•Four years custodial experience.
•Advanced training performed demonstrating loading or shipping skills.
•Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in a school and/or institutional setting.

Licenses:
•Valid California Driver's License.
•California Special Driver's Certificate to drive School Bus (issued by CHP).
•Valid California Class B commercial Driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsement.
•Valid medical certificate.
•First Aid Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
•Safe driving practices.
•Basic first aid procedures and methods.
•Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, the Education Code, District and CHP regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of children.
•Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
•Modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures and surrounding areas.
•Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
•Safety practices and work methods.
•Principles of training and providing work direction.
•Basic record-keeping techniques.
•Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to:
•Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
•Perform all functions of a bus driver.
•Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
•Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
•Understand and follow oral and written directions, read and interpret maps.
•Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects.
•Sit for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle.
•Bend at the waist.
•Communicate effectively with others.
•Plan, train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians at an assigned site.
•Assign and inspect the work of others.
•Work independently with little direction.
•Properly estimate quantity of required custodial supplies and equipment.
•Apply and explain schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
•Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
•Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power hand tools.
•Meet schedules and time lines.
•Obtain and retain a California school bud drivers certificate and all related certificates.
•Work at heights to inspect and replace lights.
•Produce work orders.
•Climb ladders.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
•Indoor and outdoor environment.
•Exposure to weather conditions.
•School bus environment.
•Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
•Constant interruptions.
•Must be insurable by the District's liability insurance carrier.
•Random drug testing (DOT).
•Ability to maintain California School Bus Driver's Certificate.
Physical Abilities:
•Sitting for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle.
•Lifting moderately heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
•Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching, stooping.
•Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
•Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
•Standing and walking for extended periods of time.