Job Abstract

DEFINITION Under supervision, to keep assigned buildings, classrooms, and office spaces clean and orderly; to perform custodial tasks in the care of floors, furniture, walls, and equipment; to perform minor grounds maintenance, to operate small power custodial and grounds equipment; and to perform related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class perform a wide range of custodial and general operations duties in accordance with a scheduled work assignment. Work is inspected by site and District personnel for compliance with established standards. Positions may be assigned to day or evening shifts. Evening shift personnel may be reassigned to the day shift during periods of student non-attendance to perform major cleaning of the school site and/or attend training. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class. Vacuum carpets and replace vacuum cleaner belts; sweep floors and sidewalks; remove gum from floors and carpeting; mop, strip, and wax floors; shampoo carpeting. Operate custodial utility cart, gas powered blowers, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooer machines, floor sanders, buffers, and related custodial equipment. Clean and disinfect restrooms and fixtures; clean and shine mirrors and chrome; and replenish supplies of towels, toilet tissue and tissue. Clean classrooms and offices, dust and wash desks, tables, shelving units and cabinets; dust and clean blinds; clean and polish door and window glass; dust and clean light fixtures; remove cobwebs; clean writing boards and erasers; and clean sinks and counters. Read cleaning labels and learn to follow safety instructions. Read schedule and write notes to supervisor regarding repairs and supplies.