Night Custodian - Substitute

Description:

Provide a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Perform general custodial duties, e.g., empty trash, vacuum carpet, sweep and mop. Assist Head Custodian in cleaning, maintaining and daily operation of school building. May act as replacement during Head Custodian's absences as directed by the Building and Grounds Supervisor.

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
Ensure safety of students
Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
Assist in the unloading of supplies delivered to the building
Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
Remove cobwebs and clean windows
Polish furniture and woodwork
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
Transport all necessary school maintenance and custodial supplies
Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
Promote good safety practices and procedures
Clean and sanitize assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
Help with setup and cleanup for various school activities
Use, measure and relabel chemicals
Clean carpets
Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
Disinfect water fountains
Spot mop and mop classrooms
Remove writing on walls
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
Report to Head Custodian any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the Head Custodian
Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc., as directed by the Head Custodian
Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash cans and pencil sharpeners
Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
Check boiler room nightly for orderliness, safety, etc.
Secure building nightly
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
Repair equipment and buildings as needed
Conduct inspections of the building
Complete paperwork as required by the supervisor
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Maintain a daily work routine as established by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor to adequately service the buildings, grounds, and personnel
Check and prepare controls for water, lights, heat and cooling facilities as assigned
Check building to assure maximum security
Sweep, clean, mop, wash, wax, dust, wipe and vacuum all surfaces to maintain cleanliness throughout building and grounds and supervise other employees doing the same
Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
Set up equipment and furniture for special events and use of building for school and community functions
Maintain records as requested by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
Clean all water coolers
Clean hallway glass display cases
Clean school building lounges
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Operate and perform routine maintenance on the heating system
Pass on to other employees instructions and requests received from the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor or Head Custodian
Maintain building security system, ensures building is secure and locked
Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
Perform routine maintenance as required
Assist with major repairs as assigned
Assist in the control of all maintenance and custodial tools and supplies
Assist work crews on assigned tasks
Perform minor electrical, plumbing duties as required
Perform yearly inventory of work area, supplies and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor or Head Custodian
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to two years related experience desired
Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Flexibility in assignments
Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
Knowledge of electrical and plumbing repairs
Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
Must be knowledgeable in the correct way to repair a variety of materials, i.e., floor tile replacement, repairs to wood, plastic, fiberglass, etc.
Knowledge of air compressor/thermostats
Examples of Equipment Operated:
Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
Wet/dry mops and brooms
Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, electrical hand tools, saws, drills, and sanders
Wet and dry vac
Floor waxing machine
Ladders
Lawn equipment
Snow blower
Various power and plumbing tools
Snow removal and landscaping equipment
Power washer
Portable air compressor
Additional Working Conditions:
Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly children
Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
Occasional requirement to work in high places
Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
Occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals
Occasional exposure to loud noises
Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
Frequent requirement to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, hear, and see with color vision
Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 65 pounds
Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
Occasional requirement to read and sit
Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs
Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, read, speak, reach, and stretch with hands and arms
Frequent excessive standing, e.g., to perform repairs
Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day, e.g., cleaning, making deliveries
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
Frequent excessive exposure to noise, e.g., power tools, vacuum sweeper
Occasional requirement to travel

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.