Substitute Custodians

Substitute Custodians Upshur County SchoolsImmediate Supervisor: Building Principal; Director of FacilitiesFLSA Status: Non-exemptEmployment Term: As needed throughout the school yearSalary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Upshur County Salary Scale, Pay Grade CEvaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and UCBOE's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service PersonnelJob SummaryThe custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian.Performance ResponsibilitiesAdditional duties may be assigned. Arrives and departs as per schedule. Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building. Cleans classrooms, offices, media centers, restrooms and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming and washing windows. Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc., as required. Immediately reports any vandalism to school property to his/her supervisor. Assumes responsibility for the security of the building—all doors and windows locked and lights turned off as needed before leaving the building for the night. Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties. Complies with County Policies. Moves furniture and equipment and assists in special events or presentations. Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers major safety hazards to building supervisor. Maintains confidentiality. Other duties as may be assigned by the principal/immediate supervisor.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six feet and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may lift and or move up to 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The temperature in the work environment can range from below freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room or kitchen areas or on roof tops. The work surface can be slippery when mopping/ stripping floors or completing snow removal. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).