Substitute Custodian

Substitute CustodianReports To: Director of Facilities, Head Building Custodians, and Building Principal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Days: Position is used when there is a need for a substitute custodian. Shifts are up to 8 hours long. Work day will be dependent upon the position needs and substitute availability. The majority of shifts are evening though day shifts may also be available. Positions pay $15.25 per hour MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLEJOB SUMMARY A substitute custodial position to provide general cleaning and custodial assistance where needed. Must have the ability to interact with fellow workers, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess reliable and dependable work habits This position includes general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESChecks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of 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.Replaces light bulbs.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, clears debris and maintains grounds.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 and assists in recycling program.Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny 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 building and cleaning maintenance desirable.IL Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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 fluently.Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here 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.Works in school building environments.Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 perform work beyond a standard work week when workload requires. The work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campusOTHER Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. Mascoutah School District 19