Substitute Custodian

Gateway School District is looking for Substitute Custodians! These are flexible positions, where you'll be contacted in the event that a GSD Custodian is absent and needs coverage.

Job Goal

Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties in school facilities, and maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of all assigned and/or scheduled areas as determined by the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. These areas may include, but are not limited to: classrooms, hallways, stairwells, cafeterias, auditoriums, kitchens, school grounds, and other rooms and/or areas as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Required Background Checks

• Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History
• Act 114 Federal Crime History
• Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
• TB Test

Job Duties

• Clean all assigned areas of responsibility, such as teaching spaces, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, etc.
• Sweep the floors; dust and wax furniture; empty waste cans; clean chalkboards/white boards
• Set up for building activities, meetings, and performances
• Replenish all restroom supplies
• Dispose of garbage
• Assist in IPM controls
• Assist cafeteria workers when schedule dictates
• Assist with snow removal as needed
• Secure building doors, windows, and gates to ensure safety and security
• Clean and disinfect restroom facilities
• Clean faculty rooms
• Dust & clean assigned stairwells
• Operate District vehicles according to District policy & procedures
• Operate District equipment according to District policy & procedures
• Perform emergency clean-up duties as needed
• Report all physical damage and vandalism of the building & grounds immediately to a supervisor
• Maintain building grounds
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Building Principal

Qualification Requirements

To 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

• Confidentiality: Respect and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to personnel and student records, personal communication from members of the community, School Board, and staff
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and to speak effectively before parents, staff, and students
• Computer Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use IMB-based or MAC-based personal computers and programs used, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases, if needed
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems
• Other Skills & Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Patience in dealing with staff and students. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Dress Code

Due to the nature of custodial operations, which include possible scrapes and cuts as well as chemical and solid particulate exposure, it is recommended that clothing worn protects arms, legs, and feet as much as possible. During inclement weather, please dress appropriately to work in the cold environment.

Physical Demands

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
• is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• is occasionally required to lift and carry items up to 75 pounds
• is occasionally required to push or pull to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth vision perception
• Good hearing abilities are required