Custodian II

Job Description:

Custodian II

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or District facility; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition during assigned shift; operate a variety of cleaning equipment used to perform job responsibilities; train, lead, and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodial staff

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, 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

• 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; check fire extinguishers for proper charge level and report to appropriate personnel if charging is required

• 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

• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power 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

• Oversee assigned site to maintain a safe and secure campus; report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities

• 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

• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas

• 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

• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; inspect playground equipment for safety and report hazards as needed; perform minor maintenance tasks such as removing graffiti, repairing furniture; report need for maintenance and repairs to supervisor

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

• Inventory, order, store and distribute custodial supplies

• Train, lead, and provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodial staff

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

May be required to perform minor site maintenance duties based on the issuance of a tool kit.

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

Train, lead, and provide work direction and guidance

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility

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 and grounds 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

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and two years increasingly responsible custodial or similar experience

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Subject to fumes, dust and odors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment

Walking or standing for extended periods of time

Seeing to read and perform custodial duties (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

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs

HAZARDS:

Working near and with machinery with moving parts

Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases

Working on ladders and heights up to approximately 10 feet

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.

ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.

All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).

Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

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, testi?es 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

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 12 Sep 2025

Salary:

4647.43 - 5668.59 Monthly