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Simi Valley Unified School District lists this Custodian opportunity in simi valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CustodianUnder the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of custodial duties to maintain assigned school and district facilities in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.Distinguishing CharacteristicsA Custodian performs a variety of custodial duties. In comparison, a Lead Custodian leads custodial teams and projects; provides training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level custodians; and assists in coordinating custodial staffing, projects, communications, and work activities; in addition to performing the duties of a Custodian.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsCleans and disinfects a variety of facilities (e.g. classrooms, labs, offices, meeting rooms, kitchens, eating areas, play areas, hallways, walkways, stairways), including furniture, fixtures, equipment, flooring, walls, surfaces, and windows.Sweeps, scrubs, mops, washes, and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets and spot cleans as necessary.Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including floors, walls, stalls, sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, and other restroom fixtures; polishes metal fixtures; maintains restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles; picks up trash and debris; picks up trash and recycling containers and empties into large bins.Rearranges, moves, and sets up furniture and equipment in meeting rooms, classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, theaters, athletic fields, and other facilities for special meetings, functions, and events according to instructions and seating arrangements.Secures and opens the site, including closing/opening and locking/unlocking internal and external entry and exit points (e.g. doors, gates, windows), turning lights off/on, raising and lowering flags, and setting alarms as required.Inspects and observes the site for safety, sanitary, and security concerns; resolves and reports concerns as appropriate; responds to emergency custodial needs as required.Participates in major cleaning projects such as carpet cleaning and floor stripping and refinishing.Inspects assigned tools and equipment for proper operating condition; performs minor maintenance and repairs to maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.Performs minor non-technical maintenance and repair of buildings, furniture, and fixtures; refers complex and technical maintenance and repairs to appropriate personnel.Restocks supplies and storage areas; picks up and distributes mail, parcels, and a variety of classroom, office, and custodial supplies and materials to and from district sites and within a school site.Maintains documentation (e.g. material safety data sheets, documentation of work activities, product container labels) pertaining to assignment.Assists with special projects pertaining to maintenance and grounds.Other FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience Custodial experience, or previous work experience performing duties similar to those listed above, is preferred. Licenses and Certifications Valid California driver's licenseSupplemental InformationSkills to:Safely operate tools and equipment used in custodial and basic facilities maintenanceSafely operate assigned vehicles and observe safe and legal driving practicesKnowledge of:Procedures, methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and basic facilities maintenanceAppropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with custodial work and basic facilities maintenanceSafe application and handling of cleaning suppliesSafe lifting techniquesAbility to:Perform custodial and basic facilities maintenance workPerform heavy manual laborLift, carry, push, and pull objects of heavy weightObserve assigned areas and identify safety, sanitary, and security concernsPerform servicing and minor maintenance and repair of assigned tools and equipmentClimb and work from laddersPlan and organize work to meet changing priorities and timelinesWork independently and as part of a teamCarry out verbal and written instructionsLearn and apply new information and skillsMaintain accurate recordsWorking EnvironmentWork is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials that include waste and bloodborne pathogens. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.BenefitsSalary and BenefitsSalary: Step oneSick leave is afforded in accordance to the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522).Retirement: Substitutes are enrolled in Social Security and Medicare.
Worksite address
simi valley, CA, 93065, US
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