Substitute Custodian

Position: Substitute Custodian
Reports to: Supervisor
Site: School

Daily Rate: $15.00/hour

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN:

Purpose:

Provides custodial services for the School Site on a daily basis by maintaining the facilities, grounds and equipment in good running condition in support of the student’s health and welfare. Set up for events as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED);

Knowledge of general custodial practices preferred;

Some experience in cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms and furniture;

Knowledge of sanitation principles, safe cleaning chemicals and safety and health standards (state, federal, and district);

Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds without risk when unloading, moving or discarding materials, supplies and equipment;

Ability to communicate with students, parents and the general public in a professional manner;

Must possess a valid NM driver’s license, with a good driving record;

Computer Experience in data entry, e-mail, word processing preferred;

Ability to perform physically demanding work;

Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products;

Essential Duties:

· Performs general routine housekeeping duties including, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, and scrubbing bathrooms and kitchen sinks;

· Review work orders;

· Provide routine preventive maintenance as lined out in General Maintenance Procedures in accordance with Public School Facility Association guideline and the New Mexico Statutes;

· Washes windows, mirrors and glass doors;

· Prepares for meetings by moving and setting up tables and chairs;

· Orders supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains the inventory of cleaning supplies;

· Check boiler, mechanical, electrical and telephone rooms; listen for unusual noise; check for excess heat and equipment vibrations;

· Change out light bulbs and fixtures as needed;

· Uses tools to do minor repairs and hangs pictures as requested;

· Conforms to safety standards as prescribed and reviews school site Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);

· Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers;

· Open and close up the building; ensure doors, windows and roof accesses are secured nightly;

· Remove snow and ice accumulations from sidewalks and entry areas as needed;

· Clear out weeds, pick-up trash, and maintain the grounds;

· Cleans chalkboards, trays and erasers;

· Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment;

· Strips, seals and waxes floors;

· Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures;

· Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment;

· May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arises;

· Reviews the School Safety Plan and recommend updates annually;

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Functions:

· Frequently stand, walk, push, pull, carry, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, talk and hear; Occasionally climb, balance, crouch, and crawl;

· Use repetitive hand, arm and finger motions and high motor activities;

· Travels from one facility to another as necessary for training and picking up equipment and supplies;

· Attend meetings during the day and in the evening;

· Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly;

· Walk various distances on even and uneven surfaces, indoors and outdoors;

· Work in an environment with varying temperatures and noises;

· Operate equipment with finger(s), hand, foot and eye coordination.

Mental Functions:

· Must be able to read cleaning products, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other necessary literature;

· Must be able to manage time and work independently;

· Must be a team player;

· Must be able to handle difficult people and difficult situations;

Essential Equipment:

· Operate phone, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, etc.;

· Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license;

· Handle boxes of supplies;

· Utilize measurement tools and hand tools;

· Utilize various hand held equipment to include brooms, mops, shovels, picks, rakes, etc.;

· Utilize various power/hand-operated equipment and machinery;

* Utilize hand truck and dollies.