Custodian I - Eligibility List

California Department of Education - Menifee, CA

- Entry Level

Menifee, CA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

Under supervision, the Custodian I is responsible for maintaining assigned rooms, buildings, or groups of buildings, offices, and service facilities in a clean, orderly, and secure manner. This role includes assisting in the maintenance of grounds surrounding assigned facilities and performing other related work as required. Personnel in this class report to the administrator/supervisor or designee and assume responsibility for assigned indoor cleaning areas during a day or late afternoon and night shift as directed. They may be assigned to work any shift or assignment and are expected to work independently for a portion of that shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, showers, locker rooms, restrooms, shops, cafeterias, offices, halls, and walkways following an assigned schedule.
• Sweep, mop, strip, seal, wax, and polish floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets.
• Dust, polish, and wash classroom and office furniture and woodwork.
• Clean desks, chalkboards, trays, and other classroom instructional equipment.
• Dust and clean metal work, light fixtures, and hardware.
• Clean restrooms, including doors, mirrors, sinks, walls, floors, toilets, and hardware.
• Clean and fill dispensers and receptacles as needed.
• Move, arrange, and set up furniture and equipment for special events, activities, or meetings.
• Clean and make repairs to custodial and maintenance equipment assigned to the school or facility.
• Perform light or minor maintenance tasks to keep assigned areas operative, safe, and clean.
• Inspect buildings and grounds for broken equipment or vandalism and report unsafe conditions or needed repairs.
• Participate in thorough cleaning of school facilities and furniture.
• Police for debris and trash on walkways, grass, and blacktop areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of the use and application of cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow established cleaning methods, schedules, and procedures.
• Ability to use custodial equipment and supplies efficiently, properly, and safely.
• Ability to perform minor nontechnical and limited skill repair work independently.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Nice-to-haves

• Some experience as a custodian is desirable.
• Ability to conduct verbal conversation in English/Spanish.