Custodian I

Job Description:

Custodian I

Description

Basic Function and Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general direction of an assigned supervisor and/or guidance of a lead Custodian II, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; clean and maintain buildings and ground areas and maintain them in a clean, orderly and secure condition; and operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• In accordance with the District cleaning standards, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, disinfect and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, , auditoriums, kitchens, assembly areas and other 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; polish metal work

• Pick up paper and other debris and sweep school grounds and/or other assigned areas

• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and manual tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a variety of cleaning equipment utilized in custodial work, including industrial floor scrubber/stripper/polisher and large wet mops

• At designated sites, drive a District off-street vehicle as needed to perform duties

• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors; wash windows, blinds, counters, sinks, and walls

• 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; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti, repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to Custodian II or supervisor

• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during recess 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:

Communicate effectively with students and adults

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities

Maintain buildings and 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, Experience and Other Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of general custodial experience

Working Conditions and Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read and perform tasks requiring vision (which may require corrective lenses)

Perform work which involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Climbing ladders and working from heights

Standing for extended periods of time

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts

Working at heights

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

Those who pass the first test will be invited to take the 2nd test. Results from the two exams will be tallied, and that will determine placement on the eligibility list. The duration of the eligibility list is one year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. Exam locations, dates and times will be announced in the invite email. No Make-up dates will be offered.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the 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.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510-486-9338

Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$24.69 - $30.07 Hourly