Head Custodian at Tulelake High School - California Department Of Education : Job Details

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HEAD SITE CUSTODIAN Summary of Duties: Keeps assigned facility and associated areas clean and orderly. Organizes, directs, monitors, and provides training for the work of custodians and student help. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Develops work schedules; identifies and prioritizes specific tasks to be accomplished. Keeps assigned facility clean, including but not limited to: Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors. Cleans sidewalks and hallways. Vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets. Empties and cleans waste receptacles. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms. Washes windows, doors, and walls as required. Cleans drinking fountains and polishes metal work. Dusts and washes furniture, woodwork, and equipment. Performs plans and directs cleaning, gardening, and minor maintenance work at all sites. Makes minor repairs and reports or performs needed major repairs. Open and/or close the building, including lights, heating, air conditioning, security, raising and/or lowering flag. Provides leadership and works with the custodial staff in carrying out custodial and maintenance tasks. Directs and assists in moving, arranging and setting up furniture and equipment for special events, meetings, and athletic events. Orders and maintains inventory of appropriate supplies and equipment and develops site budget. Follows general safety and hazardous materials procedures. Makes routine security checks reporting vandalism and arranging for or performing needed repairs. Waters and maintains the lawns, landscaping and school grounds as necessary. Assists in the cafeteria as needed. Performs monthly safety check of buildings and grounds and completes Williams Inspections as required by state law. Assists Head Building/Transportation Maintenance with district projects, as approved by Superintendent. Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION The essential functions of the job include all the duties and responsibilities as well as the physical demands listed

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HEAD SITE CUSTODIAN Summary of Duties: Keeps assigned facility and associated areas clean and orderly. Organizes, directs, monitors, and provides training for the work of custodians and student help. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Develops work schedules; identifies and prioritizes specific tasks to be accomplished. Keeps assigned facility clean, including but not limited to: Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors. Cleans sidewalks and hallways. Vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets. Empties and cleans waste receptacles. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms. Washes windows, doors, and walls as required. Cleans drinking fountains and polishes metal work. Dusts and washes furniture, woodwork, and equipment. Performs plans and directs cleaning, gardening, and minor maintenance work at all sites. Makes minor repairs and reports or performs needed major repairs. Open and/or close the building, including lights, heating, air conditioning, security, raising and/or lowering flag. Provides leadership and works with the custodial staff in carrying out custodial and maintenance tasks. Directs and assists in moving, arranging and setting up furniture and equipment for special events, meetings, and athletic events. Orders and maintains inventory of appropriate supplies and equipment and develops site budget. Follows general safety and hazardous materials procedures. Makes routine security checks reporting vandalism and arranging for or performing needed repairs. Waters and maintains the lawns, landscaping and school grounds as necessary. Assists in the cafeteria as needed. Performs monthly safety check of buildings and grounds and completes Williams Inspections as required by state law. Assists Head Building/Transportation Maintenance with district projects, as approved by Superintendent. Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION The essential functions of the job include all the duties and responsibilities as well as the physical demands listed herein. Knowledge of: General methods of maintenance and cleaning procedures, use of cleaning materials and yard care, carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills required for routine maintenance; danger of hazardous materials; the appropriate action to prevent injury to self and others. Ability to: Use equipment common to the custodial, grounds keeping and maintenance function; work independently to complete tasks; develop and follow schedules; understand, implement, and give directions; organize, schedule, monitor and direct the work of others; communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; follow general safety and hazardous materials procedures.. Supervision: Under minimal supervision, reports to the site administrators. May receive training and technical assistance from Head Building/Transportation Maintenance. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, high voltage electricity, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or experience in custodial functions as outlined under experience. Experience Requirements: At least three (3) years of experience in performing custodial, grounds keeping and maintenance functions, such as: concrete work, plumbing, carpentry and other maintenance tasks preferably in a school setting and the ability to work with the maintenance department on major projects at the site. Licenses/Language/Testing Requirements: A valid Class C, California driver's license, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment. Possession of (or willingness and ability to obtain) a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate, is desirable. The ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, in addition to English, is desirable. Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance (Dept. of Justice clearance, paid for by the successful candidate); Tuberculosis clearance and pre-employment drug testing. Board Approval: May 26, 2021

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