Custodian Substitute

Position:  Custodian Substitute
Work Schedule: Vary
Start Date:  ASAP
Pay: $20.00/hour per the Custodial Labor Agreement
 

Job Summary:
Perform general cleaning duties in and around school buildings; vacuum, scrub, wax, buff, and sweep floors; set up tables, chairs, and other equipment for events; provide entry and access to school buildings during events; secure buildings following events; distribute supplies to offices upon delivery; remove snow from outside grounds during winter months.

Essential job functions include the following:

•  Perform general cleaning functions such as vacuum, scrub, wax, buff and sweep floors which may include mixing various cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
• Sets up equipment for sporting events, concerts and other meetings or special events.
• Opens or closes building as necessary.
• Distributes supplies for kitchen, office, teachers and departments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs minor repairs to chairs, desks, chair glides and other school equipment, furniture, etc
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to get along with district employees, and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Knowledge of requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, black boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
• Ability to learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules.
• Ability to maintain classrooms, offices and other school facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Ability to use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to confer with site administrators and supervisor regarding custodial needs, schedules and concerns.

Physical Requirements:                      

Standing and walking 90% of the time. Involves: twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting requirements of up to 20 pounds 50% of the time. Involves:  crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, twisting while lifting, sweeping, extended reaches of 20 pounds overhead and lifting of 50-100 pounds..