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Custodian V - Secondary

Incumbents in positions allocated to this class are responsible for custodial, grounds, and routine building and equipment maintenance work at one of the middle and senior high schools. Additional other duties as assigned related to emergency, crisis and/or pandemic.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print CUSTODIAN V - Secondary DEFINITION: Under direction, to supervise and participate in custodial, grounds, and routine maintenance work at a middle school or high school; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in positions allocated to this class are responsible for custodial, grounds, and routine building and equipment maintenance work at one of the middle and senior high schools. Incumbents supervise between five and ten subordinate employees. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: • Confers with Principal regarding care and cleaning programs at the school plant; participates in and supervises the work of subordinates in the performance of general cleaning and custodial operations in offices, classrooms, and other school facilities. • Prepares work schedules and assigns work to subordinate custodians; inspects and evaluates work, giving advice in cleaning problem areas; prepares for and directs custodial services for a variety of special activities, including meetings, dances, and athletic events; • Prepares annual performance reports on subordinate employees; orders all custodial and maintenance supplies; reviews and evaluates maintenance work requests, deciding whether work can be done by custodial staff or is to be done by the District maintenance staff. • Receives and distributes equipment, supplies, and mail throughout the school; performs routine maintenance work on school equipment and buildings, such as repairing and adjusting locks, door closers, student book lockers, desks, clocks, fire alarms, gates, fences, and football and gymnasium bleachers. • Replaces fluorescent light ballasts and electrical plugs and switches; checks and performs preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, such as lubricating electrical motors and pumps and removing, cleaning, replacing, and adjusting belts, filters, and valves. • Unplugs stopped drains and toilets; maintains records and completes forms regarding custodial activities, equipment and supplies. • Cleans or paints over writing on school buildings; makes frequent inspections of school facilities and reports damaged buildings, broken equipment, and safety, sanitary, and fire hazards. • Moves or rearranges desks, chairs, tables, furniture, and other equipment; locks and unlocks doors and gates; may take money to bank; may run errands as requested by the principal. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in custodial or janitorial work. CUSTODIAN V – Secondary (Continued) Knowledge of: Modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; Principles and practices of minor equipment and building repair work; Safe work practices; Principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Supervise subordinates and ensure that assigned work is completed effectively; Estimate quantities of materials and supplies needed; Make minor repairs to school equipment and buildings; Perform heavy physical labor; Make oral and written reports; Keep simple records; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Requirements / Qualifications: Required: Two years of experience in custodial or janitorial work. Knowledge of: Modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; Principles and practices of minor equipment and building repair work; Safe work practices; Principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Supervise subordinates and ensure that assigned work is completed effectively; Estimate quantities of materials and supplies needed; Make minor repairs to school equipment and buildings; Perform heavy physical labor; Make oral and written reports; Keep simple records; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 recent letters of recommendation)

CONSIDERED A DISASTER SERVICE WORKER AND/OR ESSENTIAL WORKER DURING EMERGENCY, CRISIS AND/OR PANDEMIC. Applications must be fully completed in order to be considered. The Santa Rosa City Schools District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision-making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex (including sexual harassment); sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; genetic information; affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America; a perception of one or more such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions, concerns, or complaints, contact the District Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Compliance Officer: (For Students) Stacy Desideri, Executive Director, Wellness & Engagement | 707-890-3800 x80413 | sdesideri@srcs.k12.ca.us (For Employees) Vicki Zands, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources | 707-890-3800 x80602 | vzands@srcs.k12.ca.us Section 504 Coordinator: Angela Bonner, School Psychologist | 707-890-3920 x80898 | abonner@srcs.k12.ca.us ADA/Title II Coordinator: Roderick Castro, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services | 707-890-3800 x80305 | rcastro@srcs.k12.ca.us 110 Stony Point Road, Suite 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401