Custodian Lead

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is a dynamic and innovative organization that has been serving students and families for over 140 years. Our district is committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging them in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment.

The Custodian Lead is responsible for performing cleaning and custodial functions at assigned sites and performing routine groundskeeping and maintenance duties in the upkeep of District buildings and facilities. This includes directing and monitoring the work of site custodians, coordinating instructions, and providing input to the Principal regarding custodian performance and evaluation.

• Confers with Principal as to custodial assignments and special activities and coordinates instructions with site custodians.
• Provides input to Principal regarding custodian performance and evaluation.
• Insures that night custodians perform duties in accordance with assigned schedules.
• Orders and inventories supplies.
• May issue supplies and equipment.
• Sets up/takes down furniture and equipment for special events or meetings.
• Checks mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintains security and vandalism control of the school.
• Identifies maintenance problems and reports need of repairs to Principal.
• Adjusts work schedule to fit needs of Principal and school.
• Directs and participates in the major cleaning of sites/buildings during summer and/or other recess periods.

• Performs responsible janitorial and custodial functions at assigned site(s).
• Cleans classrooms, rest rooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, libraries, offices, and related facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, vacuums, and shampoos carpets and floors.
• Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork, chalk boards, chalk trays, and light covers.
• Empties, cleans, and lines trash receptacles.
• Dusts furniture, window sills, and shelves.
• Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills and clogged drains.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair to buildings, fixtures, and equipment; adjusts shades/blinds and desks; assembles furniture.
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties as assigned which may include mowing, weeding, and watering lawn.
• Checks and refills towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
• Raises/lowers flags; sets up/takes down playground equipment.
• Performs minor/touch-up painting; replaces lights.
• Picks up papers and debris; cleans walkways and entrances.
• Operates equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning and polishing machines, scrubbers, steam cleaners, lawn mowers and trimmers.
• Locks and unlocks doors, windows, and gates to ensure security of buildings and related areas; turns alarms on/off.
• Sets up and arranges furniture and facilities for assemblies, lunch, meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Inspects areas and grounds for vandalism, damage, and sanitary and safety hazards.
• Reports hazards to appropriate authority and prepares work orders for major repairs needed.
• Assists in performing a variety of general maintenance tasks during summer months under the direction of the Director of Maintenance including painting, light electrical work, carpentry, and plumbing as assigned.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with custodial work, routine groundskeeping methods and practices, the safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in custodial and groundskeeping work, the care and maintenance of custodial and groundskeeping equipment and tools, and principles of supervision and training is also required.

• perform general gardening and custodial work;
• safely use cleaning agents, equipment, and materials;
• meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties;
• train and coordinate subordinates to ensure that assigned work is completed effectively;
• estimate quantities of materials and supplies needed;
• communicate effectively in both oral and written forms;
• understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• speak, read, and write English at a level required for satisfactory job performance;
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

This position requires heavy physical effort, including the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy objects or materials. The ability to lift over 50 lbs. and carry any object up to 25 lbs. on a continuous basis is also required.