Custodial Helper Substitute

SUBJECT: CUSTODIAL HELPER - SUBSTITUTE

RATE OF PAY: $11.85

FUNCTION OF JOB

Reports to the Head Custodian, Building Principal, Director of Facilities and Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and is under the general supervision of other district administrators

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• Knowledge of basic computer skills

• Criminal background check or investigation that is free of violations that prohibit public school employment

• Meet all mandated health requirements

• Ability to be punctual and maintain a consistent attendance record

• Ability to deal tactfully with the public

• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees

• Ability to work with children

• Ability to problem solve

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to take and follow directions

• Ability to respond to building emergencies

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch, crouch, climb, balance, kneel and stoop

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have working knowledge of custodial duties and the use of cleaning equipment

• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds and perform other heavy work. In general must have ability to lift, carry and/or move supplies and equipment necessary to fill his/her essential functions/responsibilities

• Must have ability to learn appropriate skills for position

• Must have ability to perform strenuous physical activities

• Must have ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to use and operate lifts and scaffolding

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist head custodian in the daily operations of the building, help with incoming deliveries, keep school building clean on a daily basis, prepare facility for the next school day for teachers, students and visitors, maintain grounds, perform all applicable custodial duties. Perform custodial duties to protect and preserve board-owned buildings, grounds, equipment and furnishings.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safety of students

• Work overtime as required

• Participate in occupational safety and health training programs as required

• Attend meetings and seminars as required

• Complete paperwork as required

• Make contacts with public with tact and diplomacy

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and public

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Maintain records and complete reports

• Maintain school grounds and landscape

• Trash removal and operate recycle program

• Shovel and remove snow from school grounds

• Trim and weed, sweep areas around building and grounds and maintain courtyard if applicable

• Maintain clean and safe mechanical and custodial rooms

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, and wax floors and steps. Clean carpets and walk off mats

• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners

• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue dispensers in all rest rooms

• Remove cob webs, clean windows and chalk boards

• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials

• Clean and sanitize building to include, restrooms, classrooms, halls, walls, cafeteria, drinking fountains, shower rooms, mop closets, kitchens, athletic rooms, glass display cases, lockers, lounges and gyms

• Follow approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, bodily fluids and/or tissues

• Comply with safety regulations and environmental laws, including verifying that custodial supplies are labeled, inventoried and stored properly

• Move heavy articles such as desks, tables, file cabinets etc.

• Responsible for the proper cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities

Y. Polish furniture and woodwork as necessary

Z. Ability to maintain sweepers, vacuums, floor care equipment, carpet scrubbers, mowers, blowers and weed eaters

AA. Report damage to building and equipment which require repair

BB. Exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces

CC. Other miscellaneous duties as may be deemed necessary and assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Various hand tools

• Vacuum cleaner

• Wet and dry vacuum

• Floor waxing machine

• Ladder

• Man lift

• Scaffolding

• Floor stripping machine

• Buffing machine

• Hand Carts

• Dolly

• Pallet truck

• Snow removal equipment - Snow blower, shovel and salt spreader

• Lawn equipment - mower, weed eater, hedge clipper, sprinkler, edger and leaf blower

WORKING CONDITIONS

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases

• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals

• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment

• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle

• Performing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods

• Traveling to meetings and work assignments

EMPLOYEES NEW TO COVENTRY

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Fingerprinting and background check required