Substitute Custodian

Substitute custodians are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within a school building. They play a crucial role in ensuring that school facilities are well-kept and provide a conducive learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Location varies based on need. 

Pay:  $18.53/hour 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning and Maintenance:

•    Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other common areas.
•  Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with school guidelines.
•  Clean and sanitize surfaces and high-touch areas, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches.

2. Floor Care:

•    Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed to maintain a clean and polished appearance.
•  Operate floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners, and perform maintenance on these machines as necessary. 

3. Maintenance and Repairs:

•    Report maintenance issues, such as broken fixtures, leaky faucets, or malfunctioning equipment, to the school maintenance department.
•  Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing simple plumbing problems.

4. Set-Up and Tear-Down:

•    Prepare classrooms, meeting rooms, and other spaces for various events, including assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities.
•  Assist in setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other equipment.

5. Security and Safety:

•    Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day or during unscheduled events.
•  Be aware of and follow school security and safety protocols, including emergency response procedures.

6. Grounds Maintenance:

•    Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf raking, and grounds clean-up.
•  Help with the maintenance of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

7. Inventory and Supplies:

•   Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other materials as needed.
• Keep track of inventory and report shortages to the custodial supervisor.

8. Communication:

• Communicate effectively with school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding cleaning needs, repairs, and maintenance issues.
• Report any safety hazards or security concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours, as needed.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands:   Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty pounds, operating power equipment, using hand tools and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.