Job Summary:

A substitute custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
• Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
• Remove trash
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs.
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
• Complete all grounds keeping duties such as mow and trim around the school building and ensure that the school grounds are free from litter and debris
• Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
• Perform other duties as directed by the maintenance coordinator and school administration

 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Prior school janitor/custodian experience preferred

 

Special Requirements:

• Substitutes must complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds; other physical activities may be required
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determiningthe accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Some contact with students to ensure all areas of the school facility are clean
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute Reasonable accommodations will be made as outlined by ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).