Substitute Custodians

Substitute CustodianEfficiently and safely maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of school buildings and surroundingsAble to read, write, and speak EnglishBe in good physical conditionPossess basic mechanical skills with good oral and written communication skillsSound reasoning in the interpretation of responsibilities and in dealing with students, staff and the publicAble to follow instructions givenAble to work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency callsFollow directives of supervisor(s)Work independently, with or without supervision, with others, and as part of a teamPrior experience in the operations of cleaning and custodial equipmentExhibit evidence of being a team member, tempered with good public relationsAble to make quick, sound decisions to act upon them on behalf of the interest of the schoolReceive and utilize training, to daily perform routine custodial tasks regardless of assignment or site and to practice general safety, security, and custodial procedures during the performance of the jobComply with district policies and proceduresMaintain good attendance and safetyOperate and maintain all types of custodial related mechanical equipmentPerform routine custodial tasks as a working custodianResponsible for performing work in a neat, orderly, and timely manner that ensures school buildings are clean and ready for the beginning of each school day and are clean and ready for the first workday that teachers are required to return to work and before the first day that students are required to attend classes at the beginning of each school yearAssemble furniture, install light bulbs, pencil sharpeners and dispensers, unstop commodes/urinals, and other mechanical tasks that do not require the use of a drillAdaptable to and willing to work a flexible work schedule at any site, during any shift, and perform any cleaning assignment according to the needs of the districtAble to learn new techniques and adaptable to repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workdayPerform all other duties assignedMust be able to perform multiple and repetitive tasksStanding tolerance of up to 7 hoursSustained walking tolerance of up to.25 milesSustained kneeling tolerance up to 10 minutesManual dexterity and fine motor skillsRepetitive forward reachingRepetitive overhead reaching, sustained tolerance up to 3 minutesRepetitive forward bendingRepetitive stooping, sustained tolerance up to 10 minutesAbility to climb stairs and to lift and carry 50 pounds from a minimum height of 8" to knuckle height and carry itThis job is performed 90% indoors with the remaining 10% of job duties performed outdoors maintaining surrounding groundsIndoor duties are performed in a thermostatically controlled climate and the duties are subject to seasonal conditionsNoise levels are low and present no risk of hearing disorders, and exposure to vibration is moderate during the use of floor machinesLighting indoors is provided by recessed overhead fluorescent fixtures with glare screen coveringsThe walking surface indoors is level concrete floor covered with linoleum tile in foyer areas, cafeteria, and restroomsTight knap carpet is installed in most reaching areas and office space with ample paddingThe outdoor walking surface is natural (grave/rocks) and exposed concrete sidewalksSafety shoes are not required, however, it is required that shoes with a non-skid sole be wornExposure to fumes is moderate with the use of some cleaning chemicals and the dissipation of fumes is controlled with the building ventilation systemChemical hazards are moderate, however, rubber gloves, face shield or other personal protective equipment are required while using chemicals