CUSTODIAN I (2344)

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

Job Description / Essential Elements

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
CUSTODIAN I
DEFINITION
Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Custodian I performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks at various locations under the supervision of higher-level custodial personnel, a Principal/Administrator or an Operations Coordinator.
A Custodian II performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks on a night shift at a middle school or day shift at an elementary school, and may provide work direction and training to lower level custodial personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher-level custodial positions, a Principal/ Administrator or an Operations Coordinator.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sweeps, mops, waxes, and seals floors.
Vacuums rugs.
Dusts, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
Washes windows and walls.
Cleans restrooms.
Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers. Cleans drinking fountains.
Polishes metal work.
Fills paper and soap dispensers.
Replaces light bulbs.
Replenishes supplies.
Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
Oversees assigned areas to prevent vandalism.
Moves, arranges, and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
Performs related work as required.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Common custodial cleaning methods and techniques.
Safe work practices.
Common cleaning materials, tools, and equipment.
Schedules and operational requirements of the school facility to which assigned.
Ability to:
Follow schedules and procedures.
Perform the physical activity involved in common custodial cleaning activities.
Operate custodial cleaning equipment. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain liability.
Carry, monitor calls, and communicate with two-way radios.
Use, read and maintain a digital calendar, district email account, and any other form of digital correspondence requested.
Wear GUSD ID badge and uniform shirts, as provided by the district.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Requirements:
None.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Abilities:
Employees in this classification must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the posi¬tion without hazard to themselves or others. These include but are not limited to:
Sitting, standing, kneeling for extended periods of time.
Walking over rough and uneven surfaces in construction areas.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Driving vehicle between work sites to conduct work, if necessary.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools, and equipment.
Seeing to read a variety of documents.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Working Environment:
Employees in this classification work both indoors and outside; in varying temperatures; with sharp objects, dust, chemicals, odors, machinery with moving parts, moving vehicles; in direct contact with the students, public, other District staff. 

05/21/1980  -  Classification established by Personnel Commission

03/25/1987  -  Revision - Insurability

01/11/2001  -  Revision

06/13/2017  -  Minor Revision to Employment Standards

12/10/2018  -  Revision to Employment Standards

Requirements / Qualifications

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd

Positions are 8 hours per day and 12 months per year. Work shifts are primarily during the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Night differential pay is added to the hourly pay rate.

The current recruitment process is primarily focused on hiring substitute Custodians (temporary/as-needed basis paid at the first step of the salary range). Permanent opportunities may also become available at a later time and will include salary increases. See 'Examination Process' section below.

Minimum Requirements:
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd
To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd.
Step-by-step online employment application guide: https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide
Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. A 10-key certificate must be attached. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form.

Comments and Other Information

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, [email protected]
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, [email protected]
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, [email protected]