Substitute Custodian

Job Summary:

To keep the district-owned facilities, building, and grounds, in a state of operating excellence that enhance the educational program, planning for and provide supervision of custodial staff. This position is considered an essential employee

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the work routine and duties of custodial personnel on their assigned shift.
• Maintain inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment for the facility and report them to the head custodian.
• Accept the full responsibility of the cleaning, reporting of problems and grooming of facilities and grounds during their shift or in the head custodian’s absence.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes and waxes floors, dust and cleans offices, classrooms, etc.
• Assist, as directed, with the movement of furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities.
• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repairs to custodial equipment and on plumbing, HVAC, electrical, building structure and hardware as instructed by head custodian.
• Assist visiting public using the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or material.
• Perform or assist with snow removal and maintaining equipment.
• Maintain building and ground security by locking or instructing others to lock the appropriate areas of the facility each day.
• Ensure that the individuals that are under their supervision are able to utilize the time sheet software and are submitting time sheets on a weekly basis.
• Comply with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Verify that all standards of cleanliness, health and safety are being maintained.
• Develop standard cleaning procedures to be used by custodians in cleaning the facility.
• Instruct staff, including substitutes, in the proper use and care of equipment and supplies.
• Establish work performance standards and plan work schedules for custodians.
• Report all repairs that are needed to the head custodian so work orders can be generated.
• Coordinate with Food Service Department in planning for the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies and the proper cleaning of food service areas.
• Maintain daily operation of building systems include occupied/unoccupied control.
• Report all personnel issues that may occur on their shift to the head custodian.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Director, Head Custodian and Principal.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and competence in custodial services and building operation.
• Computer skills.
• Possess the ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Valid PA Driver's License.
• Supervisory experience.
• Completion of School Health Physical and TB test
• Completion of required background clearances o Act 34 - Criminal History Clearance o Act 151 - Child Abuse History Clearance o Act 114 - Federal Criminal Background Check

Physical Requirements:

• Visual and auditory acuity
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body required
• Ability to lift and/or carry materials up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk or move throughout the property and buildings for extended periods of the workday.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14