SUBSTITUTE FACILITY ASSISTANT

JOB TITLE

SUBSTITUTE FACILITY ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF FACILITY SERVICES

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

FACILITY SERVICES

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

AS NEEDED

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

8614

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

SUBSTITUTE

DATE APPROVED

04/21/2020

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform routine custodial and maintenance activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas.

Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris. 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.

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 multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings. 

Clean blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed. 

Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances.

Shovel, plow and salt sidewalks and steps as directed. 

Participate on project crews during summer months for special cleaning assignments. 

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Proper methods, materials, supplies, tools and equipment used in custodial work.

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, chalk boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

Proper lifting techniques.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.  

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. 

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.  

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. 

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds.  

Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.