Custodian Job at Castilleja School, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Castilleja School
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining assigned areas of the campus on a daily basis and  assisting with special events as assigned by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.  Non-exempt, 12-month, full-time position, afternoon shift. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Inform supervisor of maintenance problems found 

● Proper operation and maintenance of custodial equipment including but not limited to: ○Floor machines, i.e. vacuums, scrubbers  

○ Mops and mop buckets  

○ Floor, wall, window squeegees  

○ Ladders, step stools  

● Basic understanding of safety issues related to custodial work  

○ Safety equipment for personal safety  

○ Building occupant safety  

○ Public safety  

● Clean and maintain all custodial stations: classrooms, office spaces, restrooms, entry  ways, and work spaces  

● Collect trash, garbage and recycling materials and dispose in proper receptacles  ● Dusting, high, intermediate and low areas  

● Sweeping, dust mopping, dry mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming  

● Shampooing, scrubbing, steam cleaning, stripping, waxing and sealing  ● Refilling supplies; paper dispensers, soap dispensers  

● Cleaning and disinfecting urinals, commodes, wash basins, partitions, windows and  walls 

● Transport small equipment, boxes, supplies or furniture between various department  work areas 

● Set up, move, store tables and chairs in designated areas for events 

● Respond quickly to custodial messages  

● Locking up of all building areas including Final lock up of building at night ● Transportation of students in school vehicles 

● Traffic monitoring as required 

● Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-departmental duties. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

● Minimum of four years custodial experience 

● Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds 

● Ability to bend and kneel, crawl, reach, move from place to place 

● Ability to climb and work on ladders 

● Ability to work independently with minimal or general supervision 

● Good communication skills i.e. ability to understand written and verbal instructions and  the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. 

● Valid CA driver’s license with clean driving record

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

● Castilleja pays competitively and commensurate with experience. The school provides a  full benefits package for eligible employees including medical, vision, dental insurance,  employee assistance program, life/long-term disability insurance, and a 403 (b)  retirement program with a match after one year. 

● Castilleja School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against  candidates or employees in any aspect of employment regardless of their race, color,  creed, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, military status, gender, sexual orientation  or disability, or any other category protected by state or federal law. 

FOR CONSIDERATION: 

If interested, please provide a completed application, resume and cover letter to  hr@castilleja.org and indicate CUSTODIAN in the subject field. No recruiters, please.


 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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