Custodian - South High

This is a Competitive position.

40 hours per week

Initial hours of assignment: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm

12 months per school year

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves responsibility for the cleaning, care and upkeep of a school site, buildings or an assigned section thereof in a suburban school district. Work duties include routine cleaning tasks and semi-skilled reoccurring repair and maintenance. Does related work as required.

Qualifications:

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Good knowledge of commercial cleaning practices and procedures;
• working knowledge of the maintenance and repair practices and procedures related to buildings, its fixtures and operating equipment;
• working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances;
• ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs;
• ability to operate plumbing, electrical, hearing, ventilating and air conditioning systems following established procedures;
• ability to use various cleaning equipment and products;
• working knowledge of ground maintenance; ability to understand verbal and written instructions;
• ability to stand, stoop, bend stretch for long periods of time;
• ability to set up and climb ladders or scaffolds;
• ability to supervise a small staff;
• ability to cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves and maintain grounds;
• thoroughness, dependability, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Reports to: Supervision is received from a Head or Senior Custodian, or an administrative employee of higher rank who assigns, observes and monitors the work on a frequent basis.

Supervises: Supervision may be exercised over a small number of cleaners and laborers by assigning their work, giving instructions, providing assistance and observing the work progress.

Typical Work Activities:

Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Mission and Belief statements;

Performs a variety of cleaning, including mopping floors, washing walls, ceilings and windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing rubbish, etc.;

Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, and repairing window coverings; unplugging toilets, traps and sinks; replacing faucet washers, repair and adjust flush valves; replace blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.;

Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment used in this work;

Operates hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems and performing routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment, such as replacing filters, periodically cleaning equipment and fire box to insure efficient operation, replacing or adjusting thermostats and related controls;

Replenishes lavatories, cleaning and other supplies;

Supervises lower level custodial personnel in cleaning and care activities;

Reports damages or needed maintenance repairs requiring a higher level repair capability;

May be required to serve as watch attendant;

May set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.;

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive civil service position. To be eligible you must be currently appointed to a Competitive Custodian position and/or be reachable on an existing Custodian Civil Service eligible list.