Substitute Custodian Job at Los Altos Elementary in Los Altos

Overview

Los Altos Elementary School District – Custodian position (Staff). Directly responsible to the Principal/Maintenance and Operations Supervisor.

Job Summary

Performs work in keeping an assigned campus or building area in a clean, orderly condition. Does other related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes floors; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles; washes windows and walls; cleans, scrubs, and dusts all plumbing fixtures and polishes metal work.
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment; locks doors and windows; turns out lights; takes care of equipment and materials used in the work.
• Tends surrounding grounds; performs other sundry duties as directed by the Principal.
• Familiar with the school's mechanical systems and able to accept responsibility for their daily operations; able to analyze and solve custodial problems.
• Orders materials needed for custodial work at the assigned school; prepares rooms scheduled for school and community use.

Qualifications

• Must have the experience and training equivalent to one year's custodial work.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in custodial work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability; good rapport with students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with teachers, staff, and the public.

Additional Information

Refer to the job posting for details on experience requirements and required skills, or contact the posting email address for clarification. Include references (email & phone number) for previous supervisors on your profile or resume.

Job Attributes

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education/Restaurants

Note: This description reflects the custodial posting and related information; other listings and dates shown pertain to separate postings and are not part of the Custodian role description.