Substitute Custodian - Salinas, United States - Montereycoe

Description

Job Description / Essential Elements: MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

**CUSTODIAN**

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****CLASSIFICATION:** Classified**

**SALARY LEVEL:** 31.5

**DEFINITION:**

Under general direction of the Supervisor II of Maintenance and Operations, the custodian performs routine cleaning work and light maintenance in school sites, offices, or other buildings; maintains grounds and play areas.

**SUPERVISOR:**

Supervisor II, Maintenance and Operations

**POSITIONS SUPERVISED:**

None

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS** **:**

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The following is a list of duties that are representative of the position and include but are not limited to:

Performs custodial work in an assigned site(s)

Assumes responsibility for building security

Cleans and dusts interior and exterior of buildings to include walls, windows, mirrors, furniture, woodwork, window ledges, doors, drinking fountains and hand railings

Empties and cleans waste containers

Washes, scrubs and disinfects rest rooms and shower rooms

Keeps restrooms supplied at all times

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, polishes, shampoos and/or vacuums concrete, linoleum, tile, wood and carpeted floors in offices, rooms, classrooms, warehouse and other locations

Maintains equipment used in course of work

Assists in maintenance projects

Assembles and/or makes minor repairs or adjustments to furniture

Monitors and makes minor repairs to electrical plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other building systems

Assists in moving or rearranges chairs, tables, desks, file cabinets, cartons, records, audio-visual and other equipment

Removes recycled waste paper to central storage area

Replaces light bulbs and globes

Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards

Responds to emergency calls by fire or police departments, or other agencies on weekends and evenings and takes necessary action as appropriate

Maintains communications with site office at all times while on duty

Assists in maintenance of stock inventory

Maintains equipment used in the course of work

May work from a prepared work schedule

Utilizes web based work order system

Performs other related duties as assigned

Complies with the Monterey County Board Policies, Superintendent Policies and Administrative Regulations

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO MCOE FACILITY:

Picks up and hauls refuse to city/county refuse yard

Performs minor preparation and painting of exterior and interior walls, doors and offices as needed

In emergencies and under direction assists in warehouse, drives fork lift while performing warehouseman tasks as assigned

**DUTIES SPECIFIC TO HEAD START AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SITES:**

Initiates routine maintenance schedule

Inspects and maintains playground equipment and toys

Delivers equipment and supplies to staff

Maintains grounds by sweeping walks and driveway, mowing, raking, watering, trimming lawns, weeding, pruning shrubs, fertilizing and spraying, picking up refuse from grounds, and cleaning gutters

May be assigned to more than one school facility

**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:**

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone and radio, and operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials;hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone or radio conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, and on the telephone or radio; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach overhead and climb; step up and down including climb ladders; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, from school site-to-site), drive a vehicle and respond to emergency situations; operate a forklift; physical strength sufficient to lift 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance; physical stamina sufficient to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; physical tolerance to be exposed to dust pollen specific agents/chemicals, cleansers, foul smells; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

**Education and Experience:**

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma

Work experience in the custodial field

Any combination of training and experience which has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties

**Knowledge of:**

Modern cleaning methods and equipment and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment

Uses and effects of various toxic cleaning substances

Mobile communication devices including smart phone technology to access work orders

**For Head Start and Special Ed. sites:** Appropriate use and care of grounds keeping tools and equipment

**Skills and Abilities:**

Demonstrate and apply safe work practices and procedures to avoid injury to self and others

Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency

Understand and follow a work schedule including tasks assigned at multiple sites

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the severely disabled, parents, and the public

Communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing

Perform moderate to heavy physical labor

Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently

Work both independently and function effectively within a team setting

Learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work assignment

Quickly and effectively diagnose problems and take appropriate action to resolve them

**Desirable Qualifications:**

Work experience in an education environment

**Licenses and Certifications:**

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Drivers License, and evidence of insurability

**For MCOE Facility:** Operate a forklift and become forklift certified within six (6) months

Adopted by the Monterey County Office of Education: 7/2005 **(revised **

**Job Information**

**Date Posted:** 7/30/2021 **Application Deadline:** Until Filled **Employment Type:** Full and Part Time **Length of Work Year:** Varies **Salary:** $17.66 /Hr **Number Openings: (At time of posting)** Not Specified **Contact:** Sophia Serriteno **Email:** **Phone:** **Requirements / Qualifications**

**Requirements / Qualifications**

Proof of HS Graduation

Resume

Proof of HS Graduation

Resume

**Comments and Other Information**

THIS IS ONLY A SUBSTITUTE (ON-CALL) POSITION. **Comments and Other Information**

THIS IS ONLY A SUBSTITUTE (ON-CALL) POSITION.