Custodian (CATALINA ISLAND)

Long Beach Unified School District; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school district seeks a dedicated Custodian for Catalina Island locations. The role involves routine cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring the safety and hygiene of school environments. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience and a strong work ethic, willing to manage tasks on Catalina Island.

Qualifications

• Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial experience preferred.
• Completion of 60-hour custodial training may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds in clean, orderly condition.
• Assist with emergency custodial needs as assigned.

Skills

Custodial techniques

Safety awareness

Use of custodial equipment

Education

Completion of the eighth grade

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Base pay range

$4.22/hr - $4.23/hr

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR CATALINA ISLAND POSITIONS ONLY.Â

This recruitment is for work at the Avalon School on Catalina Island only. Â If you would like to work at a site in Long Beach, Lakewood, or Signal Hill, you will need to submit a separate application for Custodian. Â This recruitment is for Custodian (Catalina Island).

The current need is for substitutes, but list may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Â Â

Most custodian substitutes work from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and are on-call as needed.Â

Please note: Catalina Island Unit A and B employees receive an additional $4.2247 per hour.Testing for this position will take place at the Avalon School located on Catalina Island.Â

Catalina Island is located 22 miles southwest of the Los Angeles Harbor Breakwater. Â Employees must live on the island, and/or arrange for their own transportation to and from the island. Â (Daily round trip boat cost to Catalina Island is approximately $91).

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.

• Â 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
• Â 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
• Â 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
• Â 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
• Â Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds and floors. E
• Â 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
• Â Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. E
• Â Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority. E
• Â Perform emergency shut off of major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Â 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. EÂ Â Â
• Â Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed. E
• Â Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
• Â 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.

Training

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience

Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience or successful completion of the Building Maintenance Custodial training course of at least 60 hours conducted by the Long Beach School For Adults.

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

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Positions assigned to a cleaning crew at the Operations Branch 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.

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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.

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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].Â

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; scored 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. Â 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.

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