Custodian - Evening

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable learning environment. The role supports students, staff, and the community by delivering dependable cleaning and safety practices across classrooms, gyms, labs, and common areas.

The position requires adherence to district policies, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working as a District Custodian Trainee desired.
• English language skills required; bilingual desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communications with supervisor and custodial staff; daily activity and site logs.
• Maintain building safety; open/close facility, check boilers, emergency lights.
• Clean and secure classrooms, gym, auditorium, labs, cafeteria, and public areas.
• Maintain outside areas; remove snow, debris, secure windows.
• Maintain restrooms/locker rooms; clean, stock supplies, unclog outlets.
• Perform detailed intermission cleaning; move furniture, disinfect, floor care.
• Provide services to the district; handle work orders, adjust lighting, access control.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Equipment handling

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Communication

Move furniture

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodial trainee experience desirable

Tools

Custodial equipment

Snow blowers

Job description

Hours per Day:8FTE:1.0Days per Year:260Reports to:Head CustodianPay Level:AUX/TECH 01Pay Rate:$21.65-$25.56 per hour

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required.

Job Purpose:

Ensure every child reaches their full potential By Providing a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable learning environment for the students, staff and community while sustaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working as a District Custodian Trainee desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skills in cleaning procedures, techniques and handling chemicals.
• Operating knowledge of custodial equipment and snow blowers.
• Ability to safely clean and move furniture.
• English language skills required. Bilingual desirable.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Completed the Westminster Public Schools Custodial Academy.
• BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification may be required within three months of hire. (Preschool only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain communications by:
   1. Meeting with supervisor and/or custodial staff, e.g., daily activity, District or facility needs, schedule.
   2. Being accessible via District communication devices.
   3. Updating Daily Custodial Communication Log.
   4. Completing Daily Site Inspection and boiler report upon opening the facility.
2. Maintain building safety by:
   1. Adhering to district safety guidelines and procedures.
   2. Opening and/or closing the facility, e.g., disarming/arming security system, turning lights on/off.
   3. Checking boilers for proper temperature and pressure.
   4. Participating in required professional development.
   5. Checking emergency lights, exit lights and elevator work properly.
   6. Removing snow and applying ice melt as needed.
   7. Assessing proper operation of custodial equipment.
3. Maintain clean and safe classrooms, gym, weight room, auditorium, computer lab, library, cafeteria, public areas, etc. by:
   1. Following the guidelines set forth in the Custodial Academy Procedure Book.
   2. Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping/spot mopping floors and stairs.
   3. Removing scuffs, carpet stains and gum.
   4. Buffing floors.
   5. Wiping, dusting and/or disinfecting table tops, desks, chairs, counter tops, doors/glass, door knobs, mirrors, white/chalkboards, sinks, water fountains, railings and weight room equipment.
   6. Emptying trash/recycling containers and changing liners as needed.
   7. Emptying pencil sharpeners.
   8. Stocking dispensers.
4. Maintain clean outside areas by:
   1. Checking, reporting and taking the necessary actions to correct vandalism.
   2. Cleaning and securing broken windows.
   3. Removing debris from school grounds.
   4. Emptying trash containers.
   5. Removing snow.
5. Maintain clean and safe restroom/locker room facilities by:
   1. Checking and cleaning periodically throughout the day.
   2. Unlocking restrooms as needed.
   3. Sweeping and mopping floor.
   4. Cleaning and disinfecting sinks, counter tops, stalls, toilets, urinals, sanitary napkin holders, walls, mirrors, trash cans, all hard surfaces and benches.
   5. Stocking toilet paper, paper towels and soap.
   6. Unclogging toilet/sink as needed.
   7. Emptying trash containers.
6. Perform detailed intermission cleaning according to the Custodial Academy Procedure Book by:
   1. Removing and returning furniture to and from rooms.
   2. Thoroughly wiping, dusting and disinfecting the facility.
   3. Sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing tile floors
   4. Refinishing wood floors.
   5. Vacuuming and shampooing carpet.
   6. Power washing restroom and/or locker room walls.
   7. Changing HVAC filters.
7. Provide services to the District by:
   1. Completing in building work orders as trained.
   2. Removing and returning furniture as needed.
   3. Raising and lowering flags.
   4. Changing interior light bulbs.
   5. Replacing ceiling tiles when necessary.
   6. Providing access into buildings, e.g., substitute custodians, contractors.
   7. Painting minor touch-ups on door frames, walls, etc.
   8. Using approved methods to exterminate insects and vermin.
   9. Adjusting functionality of tables and desks in classrooms.
   10. Setting up and breaking down tables, chairs/risers for breakfast, lunch and scheduled events.
   11. Performing other tasks as assigned.
8. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Activities (amount of time):
StandOver 2/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlOver 2/3
WalkOver 2/3
Talk1/3 to 2/3
SitUnder 1/3
HearOver 2/3
Use hands to finger, handle or feedOver 2/3
TasteNone
Reach with hands and armsOver 2/3
Smell1/3 to 2/3
Climb or balance1/3 to 2/3
Weight & Force Demands (amount of time):
Up to 10 poundsOver 2/3
Up to 100 poundsNone
Up to 25 poundsOver 2/3
More than 100 poundsNone
Up to 50 poundsOver 2/3
Mental Functions (amount of time):
CompareOver 2/3
ComputeUnder 1/3
AnalyzeOver 2/3
SynthesizeUnder 1/3
CommunicateOver 2/3
Evaluate1/3 to 2/3
CopyUnder 1/3
Interpersonal Skills1/3 to 2/3
CoordinateUnder 1/3
Compile1/3 to 2/3
InstructUnder 1/3
Negotiate1/3 to 2/3
Work Environment (amount of time):
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