Substitute Custodian

We need SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS to fill in when our regular staff is absent or during periods of heavy workloads. Duties include sanitizing and cleaning classrooms, restrooms, emptying trash, and some landscape maintenance, etc. These positions are typically 6-8 hours/day ~ either early in the day or late afternoon to evening. Questions related to the position can be directed to Wayne Geide, Director of Facilities, wgeide@newcastle.k12.ca.us, or Pat McElvain, Human Resources, pmcelvain@newcastle.k12.ca.us.

CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Custodian will perform cleaning and custodial work in school, office, and other buildings and perform routine exterior cleaning and trash pick up on campus. In addition, the custodian shall perform related duties as assigned. The custodian is responsible to the Plant Manager and works under direct supervision from him. 

ABILITY TO: Respond to teacher needs and classroom problems; Maintain assigned classrooms, restrooms, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition; Perform heavy manual tasks; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Use common electrical cleaning equipment; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of a work period.

DUTIES: Sweeps, mops, waxes, scrubs floors, dusts, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork, cleans white boards and "smart" boards, empties and cleans waste receptacles, cleans rest rooms and replenishes sanitary supplies, sweeps/uses blower on sidewalks and play areas, moves and arranges furniture and equipment, cleans and polishes metal work, replaces light bulbs and flourescent tubes; operates power cleaning equipment, transports and delivers material and equipment between various building locations, stocks and inventories custodial and school supplies, sets up for assemblies/events, empties outside trash receptacles, locks doors, windows and perimeter gates and performs security checks, activates/deactivates alarm systems; other jobs as requested

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of California Drivers License

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school supplemented by one year experience in the performance of custodial or related work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (CATEGORY II-HEAVY PHYSICAL EFFORT):

1. Positions in this category require physical ability associated with prolonged periods of heavy physical labor
2. Position regularly performs heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials
3. Great physical demand for strength and endurance
4. Requires heavy physical effort such as lifting over 50 lbs on a continuous basis
5. Physical functions involve heavy physical exertion
6. Lifting over 50 lbs or carrying any object over 25 lbs

 

DISTRICT VISION The Newcastle Elementary School District is committed to working in partnership with students, teachers, parents, and community to provide every student with a personalized, challenging, academic program that develops 21st Century skills necessary to become active and effective global citizens. Each child’s innate ability will be supported in a caring, interactive, project/inquiry-based learning environment with an emphasis on strong character and personal value. DISTRICT CORE VALUES *All decisions are based on what is best for students. *All students can be successful in the right environment. *A safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment fosters forward-thinking, creativity, and collaboration. *Parents are partners in providing a quality education. Strong staff and parent relationships require open communication and transparency of process. DISTRICT PRIORITIES *Student Learning and Achievement *Fiscal Soundness/Positive Cash Flow *Safe and Fully Functional Campuses Fingerprint background check Current TB clearance Must complete mandated district training within 14 days of hire.