JOB DESCRIPTION, JUNE 2026 CUSTODIAN
SALARY: Schedule 101260 WORK
CALENDAR :
260
days
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt REPORTS TO : Principal GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under direct supervision, performs general custodial work in the maintenance of assigned school campus
and/or
other
District
facilities;
performs
related
work
as
required.
Reports
to
the
Principal
and/or
assigned
Assistant
Principal.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Coordinates
and
performs
the
cleaning
of
all
facilities
and
grounds
on
site,
cleaning
from
ceiling
to
floor,
inside
and
outside
of
buildings,
and
portables.
Performs
interior
cleaning,
including
sweeping,
mopping,
stripping
and
waxing
hard
floors;
vacuuming
and
cleaning
carpet;
cleaning
break
areas
and
associated
appliances,
drink
machines,
etc.;
clearing
tables;
dusting
surfaces;
cleaning
glass
surfaces;
cleaning
and
sanitizing
restrooms
and
stocking
supplies,
etc,
Removes
trash
from
buildings.
Sweeps
and
otherwise
maintains
exterior
walks
and
entrances;
removes
trash
and
debris
from
grounds;
cleans
exterior
matting,
windows,
door
frames,
etc.
Moves
furniture
and
other
fixtures
as
needed;
assists
with
setting
up
/
tearing
down
tables,
chairs,
etc.,
for
meetings
and
special
events
as
necessary.
Notes
and
reports
any
building/grounds
maintenance
needs
to
the
supervisor.
Secures
facility
on
a
daily
basis;
turns
off
lights
in
unoccupied
areas
and
reports
energy
management
policy
offenses
to
supervisor.
May
take
down
the
flag
on
a
daily
basis.
Requisitions
supplies
and
materials
as
needed
to
perform
assigned
duties.
Maintains
accurate
and
complete
records
of
work
completed
and
materials
used.
Performs
all
duties
in
compliance
with
District
and
department
policies,
procedures,
and
standards
of
quality
and
safety.
Receives
and
responds
to
concerns,
complaints,
and
inquiries
in
areas
of
responsibility.
Operates
floor
buffers,
vacuums,
carpet
shampooers,
and
other
cleaning
equipment;
uses
various
cleaning
supplies
and
chemicals,
hand
tools;
operates
general
office
equipment.
Interacts
and
communicates
with
various
groups
and
individuals
such
as
the
immediate
supervisor,
co-workers,
District/school
administrators
and
staff,
students,
and
the
general
public.
Attends
training,
meetings,
etc.,
as
necessary
to
maintain
and
enhance
job
knowledge
and
skills.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs
related
duties
as
required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by some custodial experience, and
an
equivalent
combination
of
education,
training,
and
experience
that
provides
the
required
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities.
Must
possess
a
valid
state
driver's
license.Must
possess
a
valid
state
driver's
license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching,
stretching
or
lifting
all
of
the
time
and
also
involves
exerting
between
20
and
50
pounds
of
force
on
a
recurring
basis,
or
considerable
skill,
adeptness
and
speed
in
the
use
of
fingers,
hands
or
limbs
in
tasks
involving
very
close
tolerances
or
limits
of
accuracy. Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional,
structural
or
compositional
characteristics
(whether
similar
to
or
divergent
from
obvious
standards)
of
data,
people
or
things.
Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange
information.
Includes
receiving
assignments
and/or
directions
from
supervisors.
Language Ability : Requires the ability to read work orders, technical instructions, and schedules. Requires
the
ability
to
prepare
routine
records
with
the
proper
format.
Has
the
ability
to
speak
before
others
with
poise,
voice
control
and
confidence.
Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems
and
deal
with
a
variety
of
concrete
variables
in
situations
where
only
limited
standardization
exists;
to
interpret
a
variety
of
instructions
furnished
in
oral,
written,
diagrammatic
or
schedule
form.
Requires
the
ability
to
use
influence
systems
in
classroom
teaching.
Requires
the
ability
to
make
routine
independent
judgments
in
the
absence
of
a
supervisor;
to
acquire
knowledge
of
topics
related
to
the
primary
occupation.
Must
have
the
ability
to
comprehend
and
interpret
received
information.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow
and
give
oral
and
written
instructions,
to
counsel
and
teach
students.
Must
be
able
to
communicate
effectively
and
efficiently
with
students,
teachers
and
parents,
and
with
persons
of
varying
ages
and
educational/cultural
backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine
percentages
and
decimals,
to
determine
time.
Must
be
able
to
use
practical
applications
of
fractions,
percentages,
ratios
and
proportions.
Form/Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and
visually
read
various
information.
Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using
automated
office
equipment
and
communications
machinery.
Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, including computer keyboards,
office
equipment,
control
knobs,
switches,
etc.
Must
have
minimal
levels
of
eye/hand/foot
coordination.
Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must
be
adaptable
to
performing
under
minimal
levels
of
stress
when
confronted
with
an
emergency
or
a
tight
deadline.
The
worker
may
be
subject
to
danger
or
risk
to
a
slight
degree,
or
to
tension
as
a
regular,
consistent
part
of
the
job.
Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas
by
means
of
spoken
words;
hearing:
perceiving
the
nature
of
sounds
by
ear).
Must
be
able
to
hear
and
understand
communications
through
a
telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job : Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the School District as
they
pertain
to
the
performance
of
duties
of
the
Custodian.
Has
the
ability
to
learn,
comprehend
and
apply
regulations,
procedures
and
related
information.
Has
knowledge
of
the
methods,
materials
and
equipment
associated
with
custodial
maintenance
work.
Has
knowledge
of
the
occupational
hazards
and
safety
precautions
of
the
industry.
Is
able
to
use
equipment
and
tools
efficiently
and
safely.
Has
the
ability
to
offer
assistance
to
co-workers
as
required.
Has
the
ability
to
learn
and
utilize
new
skills
and
information
to
improve
job
performance
and
efficiency.
Has
the
mathematical
ability
to
handle
required
calculations.
Is
able
to
read
and
interpret
various
materials
pertaining
to
the
responsibilities
of
the
job.
Is
able
to
prepare
simple
records
with
accuracy
and
in
a
timely
manner.
Has
knowledge
of
the
terminology
used
within
the
department.
Knows
how
to
maintain
effective
relationships
with
personnel
of
other
departments,
professionals
and
members
of
the
public
through
contact
and
cooperation.
Knows
how
to
react
calmly
and
quickly
in
emergency
situations.
Is
able
to
perform
work
effectively
despite
occasional
exposure
to
adverse
environmental
conditions,
including
temperature
extremes,
wetness/humidity,
machinery
hazards,
skin
irritants,
toxic
agents,
disease,
dirt,
dust,
odors,
electrical currents, etc.
Quality of Work : Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises
immediate
remedial
action
to
correct
any
quality
deficiencies
that
occur
in
areas
of
responsibility.
Maintains
high-quality
communication
and
interaction
with
internal
and
external
entities
with
whom
the
position
interacts.
Quantity of Work : Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and
effectively
in
order
to
produce
a
quantity
of
work
that
consistently
meets
established
standards
and
expectations
for
students.
Dependability : Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within
deadlines
in
accordance
with
directives,
policy,
standards,
and
prescribed
procedures.
Maintains
accountability
for
assigned
responsibilities
in
the
technical,
human
and
conceptual
areas.
Attendance : Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding
absenteeism
and
tardiness.
Provides
adequate
notice
to
the
principal
with
respect
to
all
leave
requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm : Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet
job
responsibilities
and
accountabilities.
Strives
to
anticipate
work
to
be
accomplished,
and
initiates
proper
and
acceptable
action
for
the
completion
of
work
with
a
minimum
of
supervision
and
instruction.
Judgment : Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as
they
occur
and
specifies
decision
objectives.
Identifies
or
assists
in
identifying
alternative
solutions
to
issues
or
situations.
Implements
decisions
in
accordance
with
prescribed
and
effective
policies
and
procedures
and
with
a
minimum
of
errors.
Seeks
expert
or
experienced
advice
where
appropriate
and
researches
issues,
situations
and
alternatives
before
exercising
judgment.
Cooperation : Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives
of
the
same.
Questions
such
instruction
and
direction
when
clarification
of
results
or
consequences
are
justified,
i.e.,
poor
communications,
variance
with
established
policies
or
procedures,
etc.
Offers
suggestions
and
recommendations
to
encourage
and
improve
cooperation
intra-
and
inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others : Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal and colleagues for
mutual
benefit.
Contributes
to
maintaining
high
morale
among
all
employees.
Develops
and
maintains
cooperative
and
courteous
relationships
inter-
and
intra-departmentally,
and
with
external
entities
with
whom
the
position
interacts.
Tactfully
and
effectively
handles
requests,
suggestions
and
complaints
in
order
to
establish
and
maintain
goodwill.
Emphasizes
the
importance
of
maintaining
a
positive
image.
Coordination of Work : Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion
of
work
in
accordance
with
sound
time-management
methodology.
Avoids
duplication
of
effort.
Estimates
the
expected
time
of
completion
of
work
elements
and
establishes
a
personal
schedule
accordingly.
Attends
required
meetings,
planning
sessions,
and
discussions
on
time.
Implements
work
activity
in
accordance
with
priorities
and
estimated
schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping : Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures
such
standards
are
not
violated.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has
the
exclusive
right
to
alter
this
job
description
at
any
time
without
notice.
| Location | Fairfield, CA |
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