Ref: 636

The District and AFSCME are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for seven (7) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide a clean and secure learning environment; perform and coordinate minor, non-technical repairs, coordinate the work of Lead Custodians. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Head Custodians exist for sites with 3 to 4 custodians and they perform the same job duties, but oversee a different number of custodians
Head Custodian I – Serves sites with 3-4 regular custodians 
Head Custodian II – Serves sites with over 4 but less than 6 regular custodians
Head Custodian III – at sites with 6 or more regular custodians

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively with site administrators and staff on managerial issues and Custodial Services Field Supervisors on technical issues.
• Coordinate the work of custodians and the maintenance of sites/district facilities, equipment, and adjacent grounds.
• Perform a full range of custodial duties and routinely inspect site to ensure that established standards of cleanliness are maintained.
• Inspect and make minor non-technical repairs.
• Receive and store custodial supplies and equipment.
• Assist with storage, distribution, and inventory of various school supplies.
• Maintain equipment inventory and service records.
• Perform monthly maintenance inspections on equipment, including but not limited to, fire extinguishers.
• Assist in maintaining site security and fire safety.
• Inspect or coordinate the inspection of restrooms a minimum of 3 times a day. Additional restroom inspections may be required.
• Complete and maintain a restroom inspection forms log.
• Operate and maintain boiler, heater, and electrical equipment, when necessary.
• Arrange custodial coverage for Civic Center and/or overtime functions.
• Responsible for reporting and submitting Building and & Grounds work requests to the Site Administrator or designee.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school and three years experience as a school district custodian and experience with all phases of custodial maintenance 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Personality and character suitable to work in schools.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• All custodial cleaning procedures and functions
• Safe work practices and procedures, health and safety regulations
• Basic record keeping
• All basic equipment, powered and non-powered, used in custodial work

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a gas-powered sweeper and pressure washers, upright and backpack vacuums, floor machines
• Use all tools and material provided
• Provide leadership to other custodial staff
• Read and understand English
• Provide written/oral instruction to staff
• Effectively manage supply budget
• Prepare cleaning plans for summer, winter and spring recess
• Calmly resolve crises or problems
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships and communications with staff, students, and public
• Read and interpret work schedules
• Operate security systems
• Write legibly

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT: 
Fast-paced work with constant interruptions; indoor and outside environment in different weather conditions; moderate to extreme noise level; exposure to harsh substances and foul odors; working at heights above ground on ladders; driving a vehicle to conduct work; exposure to chemicals related to cleaning; working around machinery with moving parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Read and understand fine print on labels; hearing and speaking to understand normal conversation in person or on telephone; reaching horizontally and vertically with arms; using hands to operate hand and power tools; regularly lifting and carrying or pushing and pulling objects which weigh 50 pounds; standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.