Plant Custodian Elementary (SAUSD Classified Permanent Employees ONLY)

Santa Ana Unified School District - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Ana, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Plant Custodian position at Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) involves planning, supervising, directing, and participating in custodial and minor maintenance work at an elementary school. The role is essential for ensuring the overall operation and maintenance of the school plant, contributing to a safe and clean environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Confer with principal on problems.
• Open and close campus facility; lock and unlock gates and doors, turn lights off and on; raise and lower flag; lock and unlock bicycle compound gate.
• Monitor heating and air conditioning, plumbing, fire alarm and security system to assure correct operation.
• Clean exterior walks and yard; pick up paper and trash.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean and disinfect rest rooms; clean carpet.
• Perform semi-skilled painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, glazing, and grounds maintenance.
• Clean, vacuum, dust, sweep and mop surfaces such as windows, walks, chalkboards, floors, sidewalks, lunch areas and grounds.
• Operate heating, ventilating, lighting and pumping equipment.
• Obtain needed parts and make minor repairs to sinks, toilets, door locks, switches, lights and other items as needed.
• Direct opening and closing of buildings and rooms to accommodate needs of the instructional program, authorized meetings, social and civic activities.
• Initiate requests for District maintenance staff assistance for major and unusual repairs.
• Direct the placement of furniture and equipment to accommodate needs of the instructional program.
• Assure plant security is maintained; assist with fire and disaster drills.
• Prepare laundry for pick up; read meters as necessary.
• Order equipment and custodial supplies as needed.
• Investigate and report burglaries and vandalism.
• Assist District maintenance staff with major repairs.
• Assist in routine grounds maintenance.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in performing school custodial work.