Custodian, 1 FTE (District Wide- starting at Placer High School)

• Driver's License Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three)
• Resume

CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned
school site or facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure
condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip,
wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work
areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and
other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot
mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill
dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows;
unclog drains and toilets; contact maintenance for more complex situations.
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities
as necessary; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber
machines and other equipment as assigned.
Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables,
chairs and floors.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for
special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and
equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain
security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and
repairs to appropriate authority.
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and
fixtures.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience
to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid California Driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Subject to fumes, dust and odors.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform custodial duties.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
Working on ladders.

Philip Downs