Substitute - Custodian

Custodial Worker

Reports To: Building Principal and District Maintenance Supervisor

Job Goal: To perform custodial duties and routine manual labors to keep school buildings, facilities, and grounds (outdoor trash removal, flowerbeds, etc.) in a clean, neat, orderly and healthful condition.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of modern methods and materials of custodial work.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet.
• Ability to be on feet for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate positive demeanor while working with students, staff and community both in the school setting and at activities.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance repair and supplies.
• Possession of good physical condition and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, dumping garbage cans, cleaning and scrubbing restrooms.
• Must have telephone and transportation.
• Must have knowledge of plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair.
• Must pass physical.
• Must conduct in fingerprinting and background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs general and routine custodial duties.
• Carries school radio and responds as needed.
• Assists craftsmen in making repairs to buildings, grounds as needed and equipment.
• Operates cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Cleans classrooms thoroughly on a regular basis.
• Assists faculty members as requested.
• Assists in moving equipment, erecting, staging, scaffolding and such related work. Some heavy lifting required.
• Performs minor carpentry functions.
• Assists the principal in developing a long-term maintenance program for the building and grounds.
• Maintains work and storage areas in an organized and safe fashion.
• Works with maintenance supervisor and/or building principal in ordering and purchasing needed supplies and materials, and coordinating work orders for the grounds and maintenance to meet emergency and long-term needs.
• Perform summer jobs delegated as assigned by checklist.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by maintenance supervisor and/or principal.

Terms of Employment:

• Hours: Hours will vary.
• Salary: Per 25-26 PSE Salary Schedule
• Affiliation: PSE