Substitute Custodian (IMMEDIATE NEED)

Substitute Custodian 2025-2026 JobID: 4456

Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Custodian

Building and Grounds

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Job Title: Substitute Custodian

High School Diploma or equivalent.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking to others so they will understand both orally and in writing.

Basic knowledge required to identify building conditions and/or chemicals which could be hazardous.

Knowledge of how to safely use, post notice, and dispose of chemicals.

Ability to perceive identification numbers marked on material; Knowledge of the basic techniques of floor maintenance, including carpet, tile, and terrazzo.

Knowledge in wall and window surface maintenance is preferred.

Experience in school custodian department or related experience.

Knowledge of fire and safety codes.

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds with work direction/input provided by Building Administrator.

cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and hallways, and securing the building. Performance Responsibilities:

Cleans and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc., Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.

Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.

Dust and polish furniture and equipment.

Wash window, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

Move and arrange furniture as required.

Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and entrances to buildings.

Moves cafeteria tables within the building for special events.

Fill in for other shift custodial absence as required by Administration.

Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.

Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.

Request repair work as discovered and report needs immediately for maintenance.

Keep equipment and work area clean and neat.

Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data.

Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.

Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up equipment.

Attend in-service training and school meetings as directed.

Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and community.

Must be able to work with interruptions frequently during a work shift.

Must be capable occasionally of pushing 50 pounds-force to relocate portable inside bleachers.

Must be capable of performing circular motion tasks with the hands for upward of 10 minutes, such as washing/dusting white boards, black board, windows, furniture, etc.

Must be capable occasionally of lifting staging sections requiring 55 pounds-force with hands placed at 48 inches above floor.

Must be capable occasionally of pushing folding chair portable cart requiring 70 pounds-force, then lifting folding chairs weighing 5 pounds from two-tier portable cart to floor.

Must be capable occasionally of pushing/pulling bleacher sections requiring 25 pounds/force with hands placed at 6 inches above floor.

Must be capable occasionally of using cleaning chemicals with recognized inhalation and absorption hazards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the frequency may be low, the above stated physical demands may be required during the course of a daily work shift. Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower or material handling equipment.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.

These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.