Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Southwest Licking Local School District - Pataskala, Ohio

Substitute custodians are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within a school building. They play a crucial role in ensuring that school facilities are well-kept and provide a conducive learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors. Location varies based on need. Pay: $18.53/hour Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other common areas.
• Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with school guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces and high-touch areas, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed to maintain a clean and polished appearance.
• Operate floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners, and perform maintenance on these machines as necessary.
• Report maintenance issues, such as broken fixtures, leaky faucets, or malfunctioning equipment, to the school maintenance department.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing simple plumbing problems.
• Prepare classrooms, meeting rooms, and other spaces for various events, including assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist in setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other equipment.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day or during unscheduled events.
• Be aware of and follow school security and safety protocols, including emergency response procedures.
• Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf raking, and grounds clean-up.
• Help with the maintenance of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and athletic fields.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other materials as needed.
• Keep track of inventory and report shortages to the custodial supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding cleaning needs, repairs, and maintenance issues.
• Report any safety hazards or security concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours, as needed.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty pounds, operating power equipment, using hand tools and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.

Contact Information:

• Tonya Sherburne, Director of Human Resources
• 927-A South St
• Pataskala, Ohio 43062
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