<p>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.</p> <p>Location varies based on need.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li>Cleaning and Maintenance: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other common areas. </li><li>Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with school guidelines. </li><li>Clean and sanitize surfaces and high-touch areas, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Floor Care: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed to maintain a clean and polished appearance. </li><li>Operate floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners, and perform maintenance on these machines as necessary. </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Maintenance and Repairs: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Report maintenance issues, such as broken fixtures, leaky faucets, or malfunctioning equipment, to the school maintenance department. </li><li>Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing simple plumbing problems. </li></ul> <ol start="4"> <li>Set-Up and Tear-Down: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Prepare classrooms, meeting rooms, and other spaces for various events, including assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities. </li><li>Assist in setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other equipment. </li></ul> <ol start="5"> <li>Security and Safety: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day or during unscheduled events. </li><li>Be aware of and follow school security and safety protocols, including emergency response procedures. </li></ul> <ol start="6"> <li>Grounds Maintenance: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf raking, and grounds clean-up. </li><li>Help with the maintenance of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and athletic fields. </li></ul> <ol start="7"> <li>Inventory and Supplies: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other materials as needed. </li><li>Keep track of inventory and report shortages to the custodial supervisor. </li></ul> <ol start="8"> <li>Communication: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Communicate effectively with school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding cleaning needs, repairs, and maintenance issues. </li><li>Report any safety hazards or security concerns promptly. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED. </li><li>Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours, as needed. </li><li>Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. </li><li>Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. </li><li>Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct. </li><li>Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. </li><li>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. </li></ul>