Substitute Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:

Director of Schools and School Administrator

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Purpose Statement:

Custodians are responsible for the repair, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of all district facilities and grounds. Their mission is to maintain the schools physical facilities in a condition of cleanliness and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate by Head Custodian or Administration.
• Keep buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times.
• Clean and maintain all assigned workspaces and equipment.
• Assist in building and grounds security by locking all doors and gates after use and at end of work day. 
• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Understand and follow safety procedures as provided by the district.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets
• and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum
• and shampoo carpets
• Place work orders as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Perform related duties as required.

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.