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Custodian/Janitor (2nd Shift)

San Diego French American School • Full-time • La Jolla, CA, US • $18 - $20 / hour • 2m ago

JOB TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

SCHEDULE:

Hiring (2) people for 3:00pm-11:30pm, Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays 5:00pm-9:00pm during the school year.

Over the summer, July - August, working hours will be from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

The Custodian position will require a high school diploma/GED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role
Knowledge of use and custodial equipment and tools
Attention to detail and conscientiousness
Good physical condition and strength

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ensure outdoor spaces cleanliness and safety during the day (includes taking out trash, pick-up items left out by students and tidying outdoor games) and prepare the campus for the next day.
Restock disposables in bathrooms (e.g. Soap and Paper dispensers), and perform cleaning activities as necessary (vacuuming carpets, mopping, sweeping, washing, sanitizing bathrooms).
Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Sweep, scrub, mop, clean and apply finish to floors of rooms, hallways, stairs; vacuum all carpet areas.
Clean and dust walls, lockers, furniture and fixtures; clean white boards.
Clean, wash and scrub all bathroom plumbing fixtures.
Clean school facilities (classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe learning environment.
Sweep sidewalks and asphalt areas, dispose of rubbish, clean and disinfect trash containers.
Clean and monitor draining of drinking fountains.
Recycle clean paper and break down box containers.
Remove all trash and debris from the school campus as required to maintain an attractive school facility.
Arrange necessary furnishings and equipment, in a timely manner, for all scheduled meetings, school events and classroom activities.
Deliver a variety of large items (supplies, equipment, materials) to appropriate facility locations.
Communicate with supervisor, site personnel and students regarding school activities, safety and maintenance of facilities; submit work order requests to designated site staff.
Communicate daily with the Director of Operations about site cleaning, schedules; cleaning and safety needs; and facility use arrangements.
Maintain custodial stock room and equipment, maintain stock of supplies and materials needed to complete projects and duties efficiently.
Lock and unlock gates and doors; check for open windows; lock and unlock playground equipment; set alarms correctly; raise and lower flags; check hot water and room temperatures.
Assist Maintenance and Operations Department as required to complete site projects and work activities.
Make minor repairs to furniture, equipment and fixtures (i.e. replace light bulbs and diffusers, replace switch plates, chair and table glides).
Use a computer to send and receive work related email; enter work absences and request substitutes.
Comply with school approved Custodial Standards of Cleanliness and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment. Safe work practices. Maintenance principles and sanitation methods.

ABILITY TO:

Use school approved cleaning agents, supplies, and equipment.
Perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
Follow oral and written directions.
Adhere to safe work practices.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Plan, organize and effectively carry out the details of the work schedule.
Adjust and prioritize work schedules with short notice.
Communicate effectively with staff and students.
Perform a variety of tasks.
Maintain facility in clean and safe manner and aligned with approved custodial standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Indoor and outdoor environment.
Exposure to dust, chemicals, and blood borne pathogens.
Variance in temperatures.
Exposure to equipment with moving parts.
Climbing a ladder.
Lifting heavy objects of 50 pounds.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to inspect the facility and equipment.
Frequent to occasional lifting, carrying and maneuvering of heavy objects.
Frequent to occasional standing, walking, squatting, and climbing to clean and replace light bulbs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Frequent to constant walking including walking on gravel or uneven surfaces.
Frequent bending at neck, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Frequent to constant reaching overhead, above shoulder and horizontally to clean and dust.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Read, write and understand the English language.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and/or small group situations to other employees of the school.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter
CPR certification required upon hiring

PAY: $18 - $20 per hour

BENEFITS: