Substitute Custodian Job at Lafayette School District in Lafayette

The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California's Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services. We invite you to join our team!

CUSTODIAN

Definition: Under general supervision, to follow a schedule in the performance of custodial duties required to maintain assigned rooms, equipment, buildings and adjacent areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner; and to perform all related duties as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work from a prepared work schedule, sweep, scrub, wax, polish concrete, tile, and wood floors in administrative and nurses offices, faculty rooms, classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, dining rooms, and hallways.
• Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment. Vacuum and clean rugs and carpets.
• Pick up paper and other refuse on grounds and sweep walks and entrances. Wash, scrub, and disinfect restrooms. Clean windows, door glass, and drinking fountains.
• Clean and polish metal work such as door panels and hand railings. Empty and clean waste containers.
• Assist in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment. Replace light globes. Make minor repairs or adjustments to classroom furniture.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in the course of work, such as buffers and vacuums. Participate in major cleaning of school plant during vacation periods.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of: Modern materials, methods and equipment used in cleaning and preserving various surfaces and furniture; cleaning materials, disinfectants, and equipment used in custodial work; tools and their proper uses in minor maintenance work; fire prevention and safety regulations.
• Ability to: Work without immediate supervision; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; stand, bend, twist, reach, grasp, stretch, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or squat, push, pull or drag; occasionally lift and carry objects weighing approximately 50 lbs (e.g., garbage and trash bags/cans; cleaning equipment and supplies, tables and chairs, classroom desks, etc.); read and write and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in janitorial or maintenance work.
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• License: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Fingerprint & TB Clearance: Fingerprint and TB clearance will be required prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an on-call position that may include day and/or night shifts.