Substitute Custodian

Job Summary

Maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition at an assigned school site or facility.

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, cafeteria, offices, and related facilities as assigned.
• Disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, and urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to the appropriate authority.
• Perform minor repairs, lock and unlock doors and gates, and maintain security of assigned areas.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning buffer, polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, and power blower as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with others.