CUSTODIAN (SUBSTITUTE)

Job TitleSubstituteBasic FunctionUnder general supervision, perform a variety of general cleaning tasks in school building and surrounding areas; do related work as required. Hours of assignment are flexible.Essential FunctionsWorks from a prepared work schedule.Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile, wood floors, and vacuums rugs and carpets in school classrooms, offices and other assigned areas.Picks up paper and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances.Washes, scrubs, disinfects restrooms and cleans sinks and toilets in restrooms.Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, sports equipment, and other equipment.Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies, including towels, soap, tissues and other sanitary items.May set up, open and close classrooms and other school facilities for various community activities.Checks and locks doors and windows.Removes graffiti by scrubbing, scraping or painting.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITYKNOWLEDGE OF:Modern cleaning methods and equipment used in a variety of custodial workFire and other safety hazards involved in the operation of a school plantABILITY TO:Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, safety and efficiencyPerform heavy physical laborWork from heights such as ladders, scaffolds, etc.Understand and follow a work schedule as well as oral and/or written instructionsWork cooperatively with othersEducation & Experience RequirementsEquivalent to completion of twelfth grade or informal education sufficient to insure the ability to perform job duties.One year of experience in manual work, preferably including some janitorial duties.Selection ProcessThe examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. A background check will be conducted to all candidates that will be considered. There is a $74 fingerprint fee that the candidate is responsible for and a clearance of Tuberculosis is also required prior to beginning work.This announcement will remain open until a sufficient pool of substitutes has been established.