Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian - On Call/As Needed

Location: Coupeville School District - TBD

This individual may be required to perform general custodial work, groundskeeping and field maintenance and preparation tasks, and/or general maintenance of district facilities and equipment as directed by the maintenance supervisor. The schedule for the position may vary by season.

Responsibilities may include:

• Clean assigned areas of use at the end of a school day to prepare for use the following day and lock appropriate areas prior to leaving;
• Keep tools and equipment clean and in good repair for efficient operation;
• Practice appropriate safety procedures while working;
• Clean entryways and outside door areas, including mats, as necessary;
• Work with school principals to control litter inside and outside the schools.
• Move furniture, deep cleaning during school breaks, assisting other maintenance department staff with custodial and/or maintenance tasks;
• Unlock facilities for scheduled public use, and ensuring facilities are secured/locked;
• Respond to emergencies as directed by the supervisor;
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Working knowledge of custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks, plumbing and electrical fixtures, painting techniques, equipment repair, and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height and push/pull 60 pounds; A high school diploma or equivalent. A valid Washington State driver's license. A demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with others.

Working conditions:

• Lifts and carries 50 pounds to chest height and pushes/pulls 60 pounds.
• Climbs ladders and stairs to rooftops and other remote areas.
• Stands for long periods of time. Crawls, bends, kneels, reaches and stoops throughout the day performing varied tasks.
• Uses fingers, hands and arms, to climb ladders and operate motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Works outdoors, exposed to all kinds of weather. Works with equipment requiring sound moderation, must be able to tolerate occasional loud noises. Exposed to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards related to job responsibilities.