Custodian - Multiple Openings / Multiple Locations en Lodi Unified

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
OR

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATES: The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class. Sweep, sanitize, scrub, dust and clean offices, hallways, workshops, restrooms, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms and stairways. E Strip, mop, wax and clean floors. E Vacuum rugs; empty and wash trash containers; replenish paper and soap dispensers. E Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and equipment. E Wash windows, walls and woodwork; perform touch-up painting and remove graffiti as assigned. E Clean erasers, blackboards, chalkboards, desks, cabinets, shelves and window sills. E Sweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up trash and debris from school grounds; perform routine groundskeeping duties; turn sprinklers on and off; water flower beds. E Set up tables and chairs, furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assist in moving furniture and equipment during track changes. E Check, replace and deliver supplies and equipment. E Lock and unlock buildings, gates, windows and facilities; turn off lights and alarms; raise and lower flags. E Operate floor maintenance machines, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment; maintain equipment in proper condition. E Check assigned areas to prevent vandalism and theft; report vandalism and damage to school facilities according to appropriate procedures. E Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to fixtures and custodial equipment as necessary. Check for broken locks and broken glass and report need for repair to appropriate personnel. Wash, dry and fold laundry as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures. Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work. Health and safety regulations. ABILITY TO: Learn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment. Perform heavy physical labor. Read and understand cleaning and chemical labels. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Incumbents in this position may be required to respond to emergency calls. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Carrying, pushing or pulling custodial equipment. Lifting moderately heavy furniture and equipment. HAZARDS: Exposure to cleaning chemical Fumes from paints and solvents. Working at heights. Board Approved 11/2/99

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Perform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work. Work available in:

• Multiple locations
• Varying hours
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures. Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work. Health and safety regulations. ABILITY TO: Learn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment. Perform heavy physical labor. Read and understand cleaning and chemical labels. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

$20.76 - $25.25 Per Hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.

Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin.

*** Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. *** Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below).