Substitute Custodian

Location: District Department – Maintenance and Custodial | Reports to: Custodian Services Manager | Term: As-needed, on-call position

About the Role

The Substitute Custodian ensures district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds are maintained to the standards of the district.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and develop positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Communicate through appropriate formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Demonstrate compassion by understanding cultural and global complexities, resolving conflict respectfully, and proactively seeking to understand others’ ideas and opinions.
• Engage creatively with team members to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Apply critical thinking to uphold safety standards, analyze information, and generate new understanding.
• Maintain communication with supervisor regarding feedback, career advancement, and growth opportunities.
• Exhibit resilience by maintaining composure in stressful situations and proactively resolving knowledge gaps.
• Ensure the overall appearance and cleanliness of buildings and facilities is retained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in English.
• Effective verbal, expressive, and reactive communication skills.
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities include close and peripheral vision.
• May be required to lift up to ~50 pounds.
• Must work with the public and various staff while managing competing demands.
• Works in an environment with quiet to loud noise levels.
• May occasionally come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids.
• Frequently exposed to high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.

Pay

$17.70 per hour