CLASS TITLE:                                  Substitute Custodian

 

REPORTS TO:                                  Building Principal and Maintenance Supervisor

 

SUPERVISES:                                    N/A

 

BASIC FUNCTION:                                     

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

 

REPRESENTATIVE  DUTIES:

The terms of employment are designated by the contract.

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.


• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.


• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.


• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.


• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.


• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.


• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.


• Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.


• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.


• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.


• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.


• Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.


• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.


• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

 KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.


• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.


• Proper lifting techniques. 

 

    ABILITY TO:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.


• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.


• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.


• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.


• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.


• Perform minor non-technical repairs.


• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.


• Perform heavy physical labor.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Meet schedules and time lines.


• Communicate effectively with others.


• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;


• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;


• Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;


• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weights. 

EVALUATION:

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: