Position Title: Substitute Custodian

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or 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: 

• Annual evaluation by immediate supervisor. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated  progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.