Custodial
Custodial Operations: Ensuring a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Learning Environment
Custodial Operations are integral to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Beyond regular cleaning tasks, custodians are key to ensuring that school facilities run smoothly and comply with health, safety, and operational standards.
Why Custodial Operations Matters
Custodial staff are essential to creating a productive, safe, and healthy learning environment. Their work directly supports students' well-being and academic success by ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and functioning properly.
Compliance with Health and Safety Standards
Custodial operations must comply with all relevant state and local guidelines, including those from the California Department of Education and Cal/OSHA (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health). These regulations ensure that custodial staff uphold safety standards, sanitation protocols, and fire codes, particularly in food service and health-sensitive areas.
Custodial Team
| Name | Title | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| -- | Custodial & Operations Manager | Email: Phone: |
| Anabelle Anading | Sr. Secretary | Email: anadinga@mdusd.org Phone: 925-825-7440, ext. 3820 |
| Debbie Robertson | Custodial & Operations Coordinator | Email: robertsond@mdusd.org Phone: 925-825-7440, ext. 3860 |
| Patrick Reed | Custodial & Operations Coordinator | Email: reedp@mdusd.org Phone: 925-825-7440, ext. 3829 |
| Nick Jakobsen | Custodial & Operations Coordinator | Email: jakobsenn@mdusd.org Phone: 925-825-7440, ext. 3821 |
| Luis De La O | Custodial & Operations Coordinator | Email: delaol@mdusd.org Phone: 925-825-7440, ext. 3824 |
Key Responsibilities of Custodial Operations
- Routine and Deep Cleaning
- Classrooms, Offices, and Common Areas
- Restrooms
- High-Touch Areas
- Outdoor Spaces
- Health and Safety Maintenance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Hazard Identification and Prevention
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Facility Monitoring and Maintenance
- HVAC, Lighting, and Plumbing System Checks
- Low-Level Maintenance (Basic Repairs)
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Managing Cleaning Supplies
- Restocking Dispensers
- Support for Events and Projects
- Set-Up and Support for School and Permitted Events
- Coordination of Special Projects (e.g., facility upgrades or renovations)
- Collaboration Across Departments
- Coordination with Maintenance and Administration to prioritize cleaning schedules
- Reporting Repairs and Facility Needs