Substitute Custodian

Custodian PositionUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Building & Grounds, performs general cleaning in school buildings and grounds; provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Essential functions include checking and securing the building at the beginning and end of the shift to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the building. Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills. Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas. Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms. Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals. Performs grounds-keeping duties such as clearing debris. Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies. Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building. Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Safety Requirements: Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position. Previous experience in school building cleaning desirable.Compensation: $18/Hr FLSA Status: Non-exempt