<p>The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) consists of five schools serving students in grades TK-8, with a total enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Orinda is a small, vibrant, and increasingly diverse suburban community, known for its strong commitment to education and the success of its top-ranked schools. Our schools have earned multiple California Distinguished School Awards and have been recognized with both California and National Blue Ribbon status. Orinda is fortunate to benefit from exceptional support from parents and the community, as demonstrated by the passage of local bonds and parcel tax measures. These investments ensure that our campus facilities are as outstanding as the teaching and learning taking place within our classrooms. At OUSD, we are dedicated to providing each student with an exceptional educational experience. We believe in working together to address systemic challenges to educational equity, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team!</p> <p>ORINDA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION HEAD CUSTODIAN Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Head Custodian" is done for the purpose/s of under general direction participating in and supervising the custodial work at a school site and to do related work as required. Essential Job Functions: <em>Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events. </em>Assists in the multiple tasks necessary for the proper cleaning of (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. <em>Confers with principal and supervisors regarding the care and cleaning programs at the school facilities. </em>Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties. <em>Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements. </em>Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently. <em>Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site. </em>Inspects buildings and grounds for waste, vandalism and hazardous conditions for the purpose of providing a safe facility. <em>Operate a variety of equipment as necessary for the performance of the job. Other Job Functions: </em>Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. <em>Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition. Job Requirements - Qualifications: </em>Experience Required: Three years experience in custodial work, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity and experience in a school and/or institutional setting is preferred. <em>Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math, to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices. Abilities to follow oral and written instructions; adhere to safe work practices; work independently with minimal supervision; perform a variety of tasks and communicate with students, staff and the public. Supervise others to insure that scheduled work is done and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. </em>Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and current TB clearance.</p> <p>SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Custodian The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present - Does not exist O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: 5. TALKING: A. Standing 15% Ordinary C Walking 15% Other O Sitting 70% HEARING: Conversations C B. Lifting O 50 lbs. Other Sounds O Carrying O 50 lbs. Pushing O 10 lbs. 6. SEEING: Pulling O 10 lbs. Acuity, Near F Acuity, Far F 2. CLIMBING: O Depth Perception O BALANCING: O Accommodation O Color Vision NP 3. STOOPING: O Field of Vision O KNEELING: O CROUCHING: O CRAWLING: O 4. REACHING: F HANDLING: F FINGERING: F FEELING: NP</p> <ul> <li>PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) </li></ul> <p>(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis) 8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS COMMENTS: Examples of reaching/handling/fingering are operating computer, telephone, handling blue prints, papers and reports. Drives between sites.</p> <p>SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS JOB TITLE: Head Custodian The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP = Not Present in the Job Environment S = Seldom - Under 5% of the Work Day O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 Time F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time C = Constantly - 2/3 or More Time</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>ENVIRONMENT: </li></ol> </li></ul> <p>Inside 80% Outside 20% 2. EXTREME COLD: NP 3. EXTREME HEAT: NP 4. WET/HUMID: NP</p> <ul> <li>NOISE: (IN DECIBELS) 65 decibels </li></ul> <p>VIBRATION: S "Vibrations" = Driving</p> <ul> <li> <ol start="6"> <li>HAZARDS: </li></ol> </li></ul> <p>Mechanical S Explosives NP Electrical S Radiant Energy NP Burns NP Other Hazard/s O "Mechanical" = Inspecting equipment "Electrical" = Inspecting electrical repairs "Other Hazards" = Asbestos inspection</p> <ul> <li>ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: </li></ul> <p>Fumes S</p> <p>Mists NP</p> <p>Odors NP</p> <p>Gases NP</p> <p>Dusts O</p> <p>Poor Ventilation S</p> <p>Other Atmospheric Hazards S</p> <p>"Fumes" = Paint</p> <p>"Dust" = Machine rooms, outdoors</p> <p>"Other" = Smog</p> <ol start="8"> <li> <p>PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES:</p> </li><li> <p>E. C. SUMMARY: Inside/Outside Work 2 3 4 5 6 7 Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>HS Diploma or equivalent. - Three years experience in custodial work, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity and experience in a school and/or institutional setting is preferred. - Valid Driver's License </li></ul> <p>Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.</p>