Substitute Custodian Responsible for maintaining the building at a high level of cleanliness and willing to perform all tasks necessary to meet this responsibility Areas of responsibility include: All areas of buildings & grounds
Essential functions include:
Ability to handle gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, weed killers, fertilizers, cleaning materials and other chemical substances in a safe manner
Restrooms and locker rooms:
- Wet mop floors and disinfect with germicidal solution daily
- Scour and clean sinks dailyClean toilets and urinals daily with disinfectant
- Clean mirrors dailyRemove trash dailyRemove graffiti from walls and fixturesWash trash containers monthly or more frequently if neededClean and wax floors at least once during the school year
- Clean shower areas daily, if in use, with germicidal solution
- Clean lockers as needed (inside lockers annually)
- Disinfect floors in locker room and walls in shower rooms as required; at least weekly
- Classrooms, offices multi-purpose rooms:
- Dust mop or vacuum floors/carpet daily; use treated mop
- Remove trash dailyClean chalkboards and trays dailyClean sinks twice weekly (daily in clinic) and disinfect
- Dust counters, window ledges and other areas that collect dust, as needed
- Wet mop floors as needed, wax floors at least once during the school year
Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks such as replacing pencil sharpeners, oiling hinges, covering broken windows, adjusting and fixing classroom furniture, etc.
Does small jobs for teachers as requested, time permitting
Ability to handle various necessary chemical cleaning substances in a safe manner
Gymnasiums and auditorium:
Dust mop or vacuum floors daily and prior to and following after school use
Remove all debris from floors, bleachers, seats, and stage
Clean under bleachers as neededRemove dust wherever needed
Replace basketball nets, light bulbs and make other minor equipment repairs
Prepare gymnasium/auditorium for assemblies, meetings, physical education and athletic activities as needed
Cafeteria and kitchen:
Set up tables and benches daily
Dry mop and wet mop floors dailyRemove all trash dailyClean trash containers daily
Keep cafeteria area free of food debris
Halls, entrance ways and stairways:
Dust mop and wet mop or scrub all corridors and stairways daily, more frequently during periods of inclement weather
Wax corridors as neededClean interior door glass and entrance glass as needed
Keep all areas free of debris
Dust daily as neededRemove graffiti from walls, doors, lockers, etc. dailyClean entrance mats as needed or determined by weather
Dust tops of lockers as needed
Exterior maintenance:
Mow and trim grass, necessary for neat appearance
Trim shrubbery, weed eat, edge flower beds, rake up leaves and tree trimming for neat appearance
Keep grounds free of all debris dailyRemove snow from walkways and steps leading to the building, and treat for ice
Remove graffiti as neededWash outside windows as needed
Pertaining to all areas:
Observe safety practices by eliminating or reporting playground equipment or other hazards
Is responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies and tools required to perform the above duties
Responsible for checking in packages and the delivery of such packages to the end user
Maintain good housekeeping in custodial closet
Replace burned out light bulbs and ballasts
Emergency lighting repairs
Visual plumbing and boiler checks, etc.
Report damage of school property to principal with names of responsible persons when possible
Remain on premises during school hours except for employees own lunch period. Time to be determined by B&G Supervisor/designee
Perform other duties as assigned by the B&G Supervisor/Designee
Summer cleaning responsibilities:
Clean and prepare all areas for the coming school year
Scrub and clean all floors and carpeted areas
Wax or apply sealer to all floors
Wash all interior and exterior glass
Clean window shades and venetian blinds
Clean light fixturesWash all furniture, counters and shelves
Remove graffiti as neededWash doors, lower walls and other heavily soiled areas as needed
Report improper conduct to principal's office (student, staff or public)
Prepares inventory for the upcoming school year
Equipment operated:
Carpet scrubber
Floor scrubber
BurnisherWalk behind/riding lawn mower/snow and leaf blowers/string trimmers/chain saw
Vacuum cleaner
Wet vacuum
Wet mop and bucket
Dust mop
Qualifications:- High school diploma or general Education Diploma (GED) – proof required
- Is in good physical condition
- Is of high moral character
- Has the ability and willingness to perform required work
- Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills with ability to display positive public relations
- Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with staff, students, and parents
- Ability to promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
The job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor or appointing authority.