Substitute Custodian

QUALIFICIATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Director JOB GOAL: Performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules. EVALUATIONS: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and repairs as assigned. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; cleans mirrors, tile and windows.

Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintains security of buildings; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; reports infractions or rules to supervisor. Washes windows and walls; cleans chalkboards, trays and erasers and empties pencil sharpeners; assembles, moves and arranges furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings. Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines.

Collects trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances. Operates cleaning equipment as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Work is performed with 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 heavy weight up to approximately 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.