Custodian

Lbschools; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Long Beach Unified School District is seeking a custodial staff member to perform routine cleaning and maintenance across district facilities. You will work as part of a small crew to ensure clean, orderly, and secure buildings, including classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, and offices.

Responsibilities include flooring care, furniture setup, and on-call coverage for emergencies. Qualifications include completing the eighth grade and at least six months of custodial experience; substitute options

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade.
• Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience.
• Substitute option via Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class may apply.
• Other combinations of training/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, offices; empty waste receptacles.
• Disinfect drinking fountains and restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Assist with grounds cleanup and maintenance tasks.
• Set up for events and move furniture as needed.
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs.

Skills

Custodial methods

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Cleaning experience

Time management

Education

Eighth grade completion

Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Polishers

Drain cleaning tools

Job description

PLEASE NOTE

All applications must be submitted online.

If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill current and future vacancies as needed.

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities; assist in the maintenance of buildings and adjacent grounds areas to assure a clean, orderly and secure condition; serve on a small crew to perform routine and/or periodic deep cleaning of District facilities; perform related duties as assigned. The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets. E
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed. E
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile; unclog drains and toilets. E
• Assist with picking up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; inspect roof tops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; water landscaped areas as assigned. E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds and floors. E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn boilers and heaters on and off as necessary; set alarms as appropriate. E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. E
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. E
• Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed. E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
• Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, secure and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site(s) or other assigned District facilities.
• Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds 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.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Education and Training

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience

Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience.

OR

Proof of enrollment in or successful completion of the Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class offered by the Long Beach School for Adults shall substitute for the required education, training and experience.

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Positions assigned to a cleaning crew at the Operations or Nutrition Services Branches require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Incumbents working on the Kitchen/Bathroom cleaning crew may be assigned to a weekend schedule.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, [e-mail] and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, [e-mail] and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, [e-mail].

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: [e-mail] or 562-435-5708.

Selection Procedure

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant’s training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.