Job Details
** Custodian**
** Advanced College**
** Salida, CA**
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Custodian will ensure a clean, hygienic and safe environment for students and staff. He/she will be responsible for cleaning classrooms, hallways, taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces. He/she will be responsible for sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets in waiting area and offices, washing and sanitizing toilets, sinks and restocking disposables.
**RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES**
* Taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces
* Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
* Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g. soap)
* Wipe mirrors and windows,
* Clean school hallways, corridors and classrooms by dusting, sweeping and mopping floors
* Wash down bathrooms using a variety of cleaning liquids such as detergents and bleach
* Mix cleaning materials by following safe practices and dispose of any unused mixture in a safe manner
* Vacuum and shampoo carpets in school offices and reception areas
* Dust and polish all furniture in classrooms, offices and waiting areas
* Clean mirrors in bathrooms and ensure that floors and counters are disinfected properly
* Replenish toiletries such as soap, toilet paper and towels several times a day
* Empty all garbage cans from classrooms, toilets, cafeterias and offices and dispose them appropriately
* Clean student break room and disinfect and clean drinking fountains
* Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
* Mow and trim green areas around the school building and ensure that school grounds are free from litter and debris
* Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
* Spray insecticides and fumigants inside and around school buildings to prevent infestation
* Make adjustments to HVAC systems within the school
* Order and store cleaning and maintenance supplies and maintain inventory on a regular basis
**REQUIREMENTS**
* Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
* Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
* Very good physical condition and strength
* High school diploma is preferred but not required