Custodian (Temporary Help Pool 2024/2025 School Year)

Job Description:

Custodian (Temporary Help Pool 2024/2025 School Year)

Description

The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

This job reports to Head Custodian.

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops and seminars for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Clean assigned areas (e.g. sweeps, mops, polishes, dusts surfaces, removes cobwebs, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Organizes and performs routine manual work at assigned facility (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience

Six months of performing a variety of cleaning operations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Pre-employment Proficiency Test

Pre-employment Physical exam

License Required

Valid California Driver's license

Clearances

DOJ/FBI Background Clearance

TB Clearance

Physical Demands(C)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job- related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working flexible hours; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.



Classified Substitute Rate - $18.48 per hour

On-call as needed

Materials Required:

1. Completed application

2. High school diploma or equivalency

The examination process will include screening to ensure complete applications meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applications once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. Experience included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

The applicant must submit all required documents. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Personnel Technician, Norma Orozco at normaorozco@maderausd.org or (559) 675-4500 Ext 296.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated in the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request, including an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road

Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 13 Jun 2025

Salary:

18.48 - 18.48 Hourly