SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

I.

Title

Head Custodian I

II.

Definition

Under general supervision, to plan, perform, and supervise work of two or more full time
custodians in a school plant, and to do related work consistent with the job description .

III.

Examples of Duties

Confers with school administrators and supervisors regarding care and cleaning programs
at the school plant; supervises work of custodians and assists and trains them in performing
their duties; sees that rooms are set up for special events and needs; reports needed repair
work to proper authorities; conducts frequent inspections of the school plant, including
heating and ventilating systems to insure that standards of safety are met; makes routine
boiler checks and adds compound as instructed; may operate and service swimming pool
filters, pumps, and chlorinators; tests pool water for P.H. and chlorine content; keeps water
at proper temperature; vacuums pool; cleans pool area; maintains security of buildings;
requisitions custodial supplies and equipment; reports sanitary and safety hazards; sweeps
walks, entrances; washes windows, changes lights; supervises and participates in the
cleaning of the buildings during the summer months; safeguards school property,
establishes and maintains written, detailed work schedules including special activities;
arranges for proper equipment and materials; makes reports for pools, buildings and
furniture inventories.

IV.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class are distinguished from Custodian 11 by the assignment of complete
responsibility of a large plant and additional personnel.

V.

Employment Standards
A.Knowledge of:

Materials, methods and equipment used in custodial work;

Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly
condition;

Methods and practices of pool maintenance;

The tools and basic practices of building routine maintenance work.

B.

Ability to:

Learn to swim;

Effectively demonstrate custodial skills to employees;

Supervise the work of others;

Perform heavy physical labor;

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Be available for any shift assignment to meet the operational requirements of the
District;

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

Maintain records and prepare reports;

Meet the public tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships;

Read and understand directions in use of chemicals and
solutions, especially those which could be dangerous to a person's health;

Physically perform pool maintenance including working in water at times;

Make minor repairs to pool equipment.

C.

Education/Training/Experience:

Two experience in custodial work - one year in supervisory position desirable;

Completion of 10th grade or equivalent or any combination of education, experience
and training which meets or exceeds the standards of knowledge, skills and abilities listed
above.

VI.

Specific Qualifications

Must have passed required promotional test.

Date7/85

Range24A

Position CodeHC1

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