Substitute Custodians

General Position Summary:

Custodial staff will keep the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. Primary responsibility is to ensure students and staff have a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, work and develop. It is important for a custodian to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the premises. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in custodial maintenance.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Performs general and routine custodial duties
• Cleans classrooms thoroughly on a regular basis
  • Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tiding furniture and dusting surfaces
  • Sanitize desktops, countertops and contact points
  • Sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets
  • Wipe mirrors and windows
  • Washing and sanitizing toilets, sinks and restocking disposables
• Cleans building entrance, lobbies, common and corridor areas on a regular basis
• Operates and maintains cleaning, polishing equipment
• Performs minor repair and maintenance functions i.e. snow removal, replacing light bulbs and air filters
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator and direct supervisor
• Assist in moving equipment i.e. moving chairs, desks, lunch tables
• Requests and maintains necessary inventory of supplies
• Cleans and maintains custodial storage areas and equipment
• Maintain the fire extinguisher areas
• Secures building at the end of the work shift by locking doors, windows and setting the alarm
• Required to wear personal protection equipment i.e. gloves, eye protection and masks when necessary
• Job appropriate attire
• Displays a positive attitude toward the district’s energy conservation/recycling program
• Attend meetings with custodial staff when required to do so
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Establish professional working relationship with the staff
• Be aware of dangerous indicators and report to the building administrator; i.e. drug use, graffiti, unusual behavior, and weapons.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Skills

• Must have good communication and public relation skills
• Effective use of discretion and independent judgment on a daily basis
• Operate office machines and personal computer
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentage applying basic math
• Use Microsoft Office software
• Good interpersonal, communication, leadership skills are essential
• Teamwork and professional conduct
• Ability to read, write and understand English is required

SUBMIT APPLICATION, RESUME AND LETTER OF INTEREST TO:

Title IX CoordinatorOne Column

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator