Custodian/Maintenance Worker

California School Employees Association

Custodian/Maintenance Worker - San Jose, CA

CSEA represents over 250,000 classified school employees who work in 750 school districts and community colleges in California. Our members are para-educators, administrative staff, food service, bus drivers and employees in IT, grounds, maintenance and operations.

CSEA offers outstanding salaries and benefits, including 18 paid holidays, 4 weeks’ vacation, medical benefits for you and your family, life insurance coverage, and a pension and 401(k) plan.

Our union is dedicated to improving and expanding the rights of classified school employees by securing benefits, pensions, protections and funding for the service they provide.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Custodian/ Maintenance worker is responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the facility. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance and minor repair tasks to keep the premises in optimal condition. Adequate performance at this level requires initiative and a general understanding of safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of the United States and California Occupational Safety and Health Acts, and the procedures of the department. This position assists the Facilities Director to ensure the San Jose Headquarters is properly maintained and cleaned. This position is highly visible, and works closely with department managers, employees, vendors, contractors, and sub-contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs minor repairs to plumbing, office equipment, and furnishings
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture for meetings and CSEA events
• Reports and addresses safety, sanitary, and fire hazards
• Receives or picks up supplies and equipment
• Installs bulletin boards, pictures, etc. as requested
• Replaces fluorescent lights/ballasts and performs minor maintenance tasks (e.g., repairing window latches and door hinges)
• Changes/repairs electrical cords, fixtures
• Maintains and replaces ceiling tiles
• Strips and waxes floors
• Vacuums, steam cleans, and shampoos mats, rugs, and carpets on a regular cadence
• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms
• Sweeps, cleans, scrubs, and/or power washes outdoor areas
• Cleans and dusts walls, air conditioning vents, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment
• Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains
• Cleans upholstered furniture
• Removes trash
• Locks building at night
• May be requested to assist the Director, Facilities and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors
• May be asked to provide manual support at the annual CSEA conference
• May assist and/or relieve the Office Systems Operator I in assigned duties (contract provision 13.3.2 of the collective bargaining agreement shall not be violated)
• Performs other related tasks as required by the Director, Facilities and Real Estate Services, or Office Services Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Operations, methods, materials, equipment, and terms used in custodial work
• Materials, tools, and methods used in general maintenance work
• Light maintenance plumbing, electrical, and equipment and furniture repair tasks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Various cleaning materials and equipment.

Ability to

• Perform skillfully a variety of custodial and minor routine maintenance repair work to include minor electrical and plumbing work, office furniture and equipment
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Use mechanical tools to perform minor repairs and adjustments
• Learn safety rules and regulations, compliance requirements of the United States and California Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA), and departmental procedures
• Read and interpret equipment and cleaning chemical specifications
• Read, write and make arithmetic computations at the level required for successful job performance
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and meet the public with courtesy and tact
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment and proper safety precautions
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Engage in sustained and heavy physical activity
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
• Lift and carry 50 pounds, may be asked to lift 75 pounds occasionally
• Climb ladders
• Be bonded.

Requirements & Experience

• Sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and speak English at the level required for an efficient and successful job performance
• One to two years of recent experience in a combination of custodial and general maintenance work
• Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Must be willing to submit to a medical examination

This position is located at our San Jose Headquarters office and the working hours are 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm. CSEA has 12 offices in California with approximately 300 dedicated employees. A complete list of offices and locations is on our website.

Go to www.csea.com/careers, upload your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you’re passionate about this position. Only applications on our website will be considered.

Questions? Contact HR at HREmail@csea.com. Please do not send resumes or other documents to this email.

CSEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce.

This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EOE/AA