Custodian I (SUBSTITUTE ONLY)

Custodian

Berkeley Unified School District

$23.37 Hourly

Berkeley, CA

Provisional

2024-01-01

Facilities

01 / 01 / 2024

Continuous

Basic Function and Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under general direction of an assigned supervisor and / or guidance of a lead custodian II, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; clean and maintain buildings and ground areas and maintain them in a clean, orderly and secure condition; and operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

In accordance with the district cleaning standards, perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, disinfect and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, assembly areas and other areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets

Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets; polish metal work

Pick up paper and other debris and sweep school grounds and / or other assigned areas

Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and manual tools, buffer / scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a variety of cleaning equipment utilized in custodial work, including industrial floor scrubber / stripper / polisher and large wet mops

At designated sites, drive a district off-street vehicle as needed to perform duties

Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors; wash windows, blinds, counters, sinks, and walls

Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events

Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti, repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to custodian II or supervisor

Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during recess periods

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures

Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO :

Communicate effectively with students and adults

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or facilities

Maintain buildings and grounds areas 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

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Observe health and safety regulations

Meet schedules and time lines

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Any combination equivalent to : sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of general custodial experience

Working Conditions and Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil / grease

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read and perform tasks requiring vision (which may require corrective lenses)

Perform work which involves lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Climbing ladders and working from heights

Standing for extended periods of time

HAZARDS :

Working around and with machinery having moving parts

Working at heights

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases

EXAMINATION INFORMATION :

This is an open and continuous recruitment. This recruitment will have a cut-off date every 90 days.

Cutoff dates for this recruitment will take place yearly on :

Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1

Applications will be reviewed every 90 days, and applicants invited to advance in this recruitment will be scheduled to take the first test soon after the cutoff date, which may consist of a written, oral and / or performance examinations. Those who pass the first test will be invited to take the 2nd test. Results from the two exams will be tallied and that will determine placement on the eligibility list. The duration of the eligibility list is one year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. Exam locations, dates and times will be announced in the invite email. No Make-up dates will be offered.

OTHER : Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES : All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030 :

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone : 510-486-9338

Email : nondiscrimination@berkeley.net