Substitute Custodians

Substitute Custodian

Efficiently and safely maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of school buildings and surroundings

Able to read, write, and speak English

Be in good physical condition

Possess basic mechanical skills with good oral and written communication skills

Sound reasoning in the interpretation of responsibilities and in dealing with students, staff and the public

Able to follow instructions given

Able to work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls

Follow directives of supervisor(s)

Work independently, with or without supervision, with others, and as part of a team

Prior experience in the operations of cleaning and custodial equipment

Exhibit evidence of being a team member, tempered with good public relations

Able to make quick, sound decisions to act upon them on behalf of the interest of the school

Receive 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 job

Comply with district policies and procedures

Maintain good attendance and safety

Operate and maintain all types of custodial related mechanical equipment

Perform routine custodial tasks as a working custodian

Responsible 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 year

Assemble furniture, install light bulbs, pencil sharpeners and dispensers, unstop commodes/urinals, and other mechanical tasks that do not require the use of a drill

Adaptable 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 district

Able to learn new techniques and adaptable to repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday

Perform all other duties assigned

Must be able to perform multiple and repetitive tasks

Standing tolerance of up to 7 hours

Sustained walking tolerance of up to.25 miles

Sustained kneeling tolerance up to 10 minutes

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Repetitive forward reaching

Repetitive overhead reaching, sustained tolerance up to 3 minutes

Repetitive forward bending

Repetitive stooping, sustained tolerance up to 10 minutes

Ability to climb stairs and to lift and carry 50 pounds from a minimum height of 8" to knuckle height and carry it

This job is performed 90% indoors with the remaining 10% of job duties performed outdoors maintaining surrounding grounds

Indoor duties are performed in a thermostatically controlled climate and the duties are subject to seasonal conditions

Noise levels are low and present no risk of hearing disorders, and exposure to vibration is moderate during the use of floor machines

Lighting indoors is provided by recessed overhead fluorescent fixtures with glare screen coverings

The walking surface indoors is level concrete floor covered with linoleum tile in foyer areas, cafeteria, and restrooms

Tight knap carpet is installed in most reaching areas and office space with ample padding

The outdoor walking surface is natural (grave/rocks) and exposed concrete sidewalks

Safety shoes are not required, however, it is required that shoes with a non-skid sole be worn

Exposure to fumes is moderate with the use of some cleaning chemicals and the dissipation of fumes is controlled with the building ventilation system

Chemical hazards are moderate, however, rubber gloves, face shield or other personal protective equipment are required while using chemicals