Substitute Custodian

Custodian

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient 

place in which to learn, play, and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multipurpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
•  Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Performs such yard-keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the  like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive  condition, when needed.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal/Asst. Principal or Superintendent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. 
• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule
• Work schedule established by Principal and Maintenance Supervisor

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Salary : $10