Substitute Custodian

Substitute CustodianHourly pay: $19/hr 2nd shift hours available part-time hours availableThe Substitute Custodian will be responsible to provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and sanitary place in which to learn, play and develop. The Substitute Custodian is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned building(s), equipment, furnishings and fixtures. Performs routine cleaning tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, washing walls, doors and windows. Responsible for emptying trash. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance.Essential Functions of the Job:Maintains and cares for assigned buildings and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and arranging buildings and grounds for each day's learning environment.Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of cleaning and maintenance duties, including sweeping, moping, vacuuming, scrubbing floors, washing etc.Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance, including cleaning, changing light luminaries regularly, reporting damage to school property and assisting in evaluating damage to buildings and grounds.Responsible for moving and rearranging furniture, cabinets and equipment.Takes an active part in maintaining proper security procedures as developed by the building principal and district.Open/close the building(s), ensuring the security system is engaged or disengaged; Insure security system and fire alarm systems are working; Challenge unidentified strangersAssist principal and staff in maintaining energy conservation practices by keeping doors and windows closed during proper seasonPerform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):Some knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.Understanding of safety and security requirements.Attention to detail.Adaptable to change.Ability to follow oral or written instructions and work well independently.Ability to interact and communicate well with students, staff, parents and community members.Ability to use basic cleaning tools and floor cleaning equipment.Qualifications/Professional Credentials:High school diploma or equivalent is required1 - 3 years of experience in similar field requiredOther Skills and Abilities:Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands & Work Environment:PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is mostly indoors and outdoors While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. The employee may routinely lift and move objects of at least 50 pounds. The employee must also have the ability to work in varied environments, including extreme variations in temperatures and to operate varied technologies and equipment. The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet, as well as, a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound originates. The employee must be able to communicate effectively.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate/loud.The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.