Substitute Custodian

About the Role

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position maintains the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security of an assigned school or school district facility, and prepares the building for school and public events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of cleaning and custodial services, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, sweeping, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, drinking fountains, and showers.
• Empty wastebaskets and trash containers, replace light bulbs, and refill restroom soap and paper product dispensers.
• Lock and unlock buildings, operate alarm systems for security according to established procedures.
• Maintain awareness of after-hours building users; report unauthorized individuals, emergencies, or other situations as necessary.
• Set up and take down equipment and furniture for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and special events; provide emergency cleaning as needed.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Wash windows, walls, and equipment.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including cleaning sidewalks and driveways, raking leaves, mowing grass, removing ice/snow from walkways and driveways, and minor weeding.
• Move supplies and materials as directed; pressure wash locker rooms, showers, kitchen mats, and areas as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, staff, and the public for safety, security, and positive public relations.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and techniques preferred.
• Ability to distinguish cleaning compounds and materials.
• Ability to learn the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of routine repairs and maintenance, including some painting, carpentry, plumbing, and other general maintenance.
• Ability to move and position furniture and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public.
• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

Physical Demands

• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion.
• Must be able to twist the upper torso and neck and bend frequently.
• Must have good upper body strength to handle, grasp, and grip objects on a constant basis using the upper extremities.
• Required to operate power equipment such as buffers and scrubbers; exposed to noise from power equipment.
• May periodically work outdoors in inclement weather.

Mental Demands

• May experience frequent interruptions.
• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff, and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the District Custodial Supervisor with onsite supervision and direction from the assigned Building Administrator and Custodian in-charge.

Schedule

On call as needed. Work hours: Swing Shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with possibility of adjustments as needed.