Substitute School Custodian

Custodian

Perform the cleaning and other tasks necessary for the proper upkeep of a building and its grounds.

Clean the assigned areas of the building as instructed, performing such activities as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, stripping floors, shampooing carpets, waxing.

Perform duties that are particular to the assigned building and shift; for example, prepare, clean and reorganize the lunchroom, or clean the locker rooms and gymnasiums.

Complete minor repairs and maintenance projects as assigned; for example, electrical repairs, plumbing tasks, carpentry projects, painting.

Load and unload supplies, furniture and equipment, including food and other cafeteria supplies when needed.

Care for the lawn and shrubs; remove snow, ice and litter, and perform other outdoor tasks, as needed, to keep the grounds safe and pleasant looking.

Assist with the preparation and clean-up related to school or community extended-day activities.

Accompany and assist health and environmental inspectors.

Supervise the student workers and volunteers who are assigned to custodial duties.

Work cooperatively with the Maintenance Department.

Requisition supplies through the Head Custodian, if applicable, or the Maintenance Director.

Maintain an appropriately neat and clean personal appearance. May be required to wear a uniform on the job.

Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district. May be required to assure the appropriate labeling of hazardous materials.

Maintain a positive relationship with staff, students and parents.

Complete all required forms; for example, sick leave and vacation, as directed. When an administrator is unavailable in the building, forms must be mailed or delivered to the central office.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor, Principal or, if applicable, the Head Custodian.

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Must be age 18 or older.

Ohio Driver's License.

Experience in maintenance, repair work and cleaning, particularly floor cleaning, preferred.

Basic skills in repairing, cleaning, lawn care and snow removal.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to work effectively for a full shift without supervision.

Ability to operate the equipment listed below.

Cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor strippers and polishers, mops, carpet cleaning machines.

Basic hand tools.

Power tools, such as drills and saws.

Mowing and snow removal equipment.

One-man electrical lift.

Other tools and equipment associated with building and grounds upkeep.

Exposure to all weather conditions.

Some work in confined spaces, dark spaces, dirty work areas.

Exposure to hazardous driving conditions.

Regular requirement to lift, push, pull, carry tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Regular requirement to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, handle, read, speak, hear.

Exposure to chemicals and contaminants, such as cleaning products, weed killers, flammable and combustible liquids.

Use of potentially hazardous equipment; for example, platforms, ladders, electrically powered equipment and electrical wiring.

Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.

The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.