Substitute Custodian/Part Time

General Job Description

The job of Custodian is to provide support to designated campuses, maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public at district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Cleans assigned school properties and facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at a School or District Office.
• Cleans used facility after extracurricular activity or athletic event.
• Distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
• Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Prepares facility for daily operations, extracurricular activities and athletic events as may be required (e.g. raising flags, opening gates, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Reports to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injury and ill students, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functional educational environment.
• Assume responsibility for building security, (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) to minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the district.
• Perform emergency minor repair and cleaning as necessary.
• Wear protective wear as directed when cleaning up body fluids.
• Use all chemicals exactly as directed by container labels.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Project over-all concern for personal appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Carry out assignments and instructions from supervisor(s) in a competent and efficient manner.
• Maintain exterior of buildings and grounds in such a manner so they are free of trash and debris.
• Water and care for lawn areas as directed.
• Report electrical and mechanical problems of the building to the Maintenance office.
• Perform manual physical labor, lifting and moving materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain assigned uniforms, equipment, tools and custodial closets in operable, safe and attractive status.
• Account for supplies, materials, and equipment as required.
• Install light bulbs as needed.
• Complete records and reports as required in a timely manner.
• Use technology for management (work, orders, e-mail, etc.).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate superv sor, principal, and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with large numbers of co-workers, students, and staff and maintain a positive attitude.
• Prefer experience in custodial work or related field.