Lead Custodian I

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: LEAD CUSTODIAN I BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians and participate in custodial duties to clean and maintain classrooms, buildings and related elementary school facilities in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Lead Custodian I incumbents provide training, work direction and guidance to other custodial personnel and participate in custodial duties at an assigned District elementary school. Lead Custodian II incumbents lead and participate in custodial duties at a District middle school involving more staff and students, a larger facility and more activities and programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Plan, assign, monitor and participate in cleaning and custodial functions for assigned elementary school site· classrooms, buildings and related facilities; inspect assigned site and report condition of facility.

Train, assign, monitor and review the work of assigned custodial personnel.

Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities.

Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors, door panels and hand railings.

Inspect completed work for accuracy and compliance with instructions and established standards; inspect assigned areas for safety hazards and compliance with sanitation standards.

Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards; move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

Inspect and adjust low-pressure boilers, furnaces, heaters and ventilation and lighting systems as required.

Confer with Operations Manager and Principal regarding custodial and maintenance projects and activities at assigned site.

Appropriate safetyprecautions andprocedures.

Modemcleaningmethods,includingbasicmethodsofcleaningandpreservingfloors,chalkboards, carpets,furniture,wallsandfixtures.

Propermethods ofstoringequipment,materialsandsupplies.Basicrecord-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Oversee and participate in custodial work to assure the maintenance of assigned elementary school facility in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

Traindlldprovideworkdirectiontoothers.Inspect,assignandreviewtheworkofothers.Workindependentlywithlittledirection.

Properly estimatequantityandtypesofsuppliesandmaterials needed.

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.

Applyandexplainschedules,proceduresanduseofequipmentandsuppliesusedincustodialwork.

Maintaintoolsandequipmentinasafe,cleanandproperworkingcondition.Performminornon-technical repairs.

Performheavyphysicallabor.

Understand andfolloworalandwrittendirections.

Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithothers.Meetschedulesandtimelines.

Inspectandassurethesecurityoffacilitiesduringassignedshift.Maintain routine records.

Communicateeffectivelybothorallyandinwriting.Observelegalanddefensivedrivingpractices.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Anycombinationequivalentto:sufficienttrainingandexperiencetodemonstratetheknowledgeandabilitieslistedaboveandtwoyearsincreasinglyresponsiblecustodial experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

ValidCaliforniadriver'slicense,evidenceofappropriateautomobileinsurancebasedonDMVregulations andinsurablebytheDistrictliabilityinsurancecarrier.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.