Substitute Custodians

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:

10/29/2019

Location:

Facilities

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Substitute Custodians for Teton County School District,

On-Call as needed basis, $20.35 hour.

REPORTS TO:

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The custodian's prime responsibility is to provide and maintain a clean, orderly, healthful, and safe facility for the continuance of the educational process.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Custodians have the responsibility for the cleanliness and the operational equipment of the building, the lighting, the heating, classrooms, hallways, rest rooms, yard, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and other areas in their assigned facility. Their duties are multifold in the caring and cleaning of their building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain facility in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

• Make emergency repairs when necessary.

• Do painting or minor repairs as agreed upon or directed.

• Maintain the outside area in a safe and appealing condition.

• Coordinate movement and arrangement of furniture and supplies.

• Work in cooperation with administrator to see that exits, exit lights, safety precautions, and health, fire and sanitary regulations are continuously observed.

• Be responsible for seeing that the building is properly secured.

• Cooperate with administrator and staff at all times to promote an environment conducive to learning.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the administration.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY:

• Ability to work with others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lower body strength to stand or walk throughout shift

• Upper body strength to lift, carry, or move objects up to 100 pounds

• Climb ladders, change lights, bend and do physical activities all of shift

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Exposure to weather from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit

• Frequent exposure to airborne particles such as dust, chemical fumes, and insulation, using correct safety equipment

EMERGENCY REPAIRS/MINOR REPAIRS - GUIDELINES

• Snow removal - entrance and other identified needs.

• Work orders necessary on everything for maintenance.

• Make sure storage areas do not conflict with maintenance areas.

• Replace light bulbs, wash and clean fixtures when needed.

• Work orders for plumbing and electrical.

• Regular inspection of nuts and bolts (including playground).

• Check exit hardware.

• Leaving water on during winter months.

SAFETY HAZARDS

There are twelve key hazards which serve as a stimulus for noticing unsafe conditions around all school facilities:

• Fire Hazards - improperly stored oily rags, paints, flammable liquids, open flames, etc.

• Faulty Fire Protection Equipment - unsafe fire exits, defective fire extinguishers, etc.

• Electrical Hazards - open switches, defective grounds or wiring, overloading circuits, etc.

• Machine Operation Hazards - defective equipment, failure to use guards, unfamiliarity with use, etc.

• Material Hazards - defective tools, ladders, cleaning equipment, etc.

• Power Transmission Hazards - unguarded belts, moving machinery, etc.

• Poor Lighting

• Poor Housekeeping - work areas, storage areas, etc.

• Poor Ventilation - confined spaces, etc.

• Yard Hazards - improper waste handling and storage, parking, traffic.

• Seasonal Hazards - ice, snow, etc.

• Blood Borne Pathogens - transmission of bodily fluids.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR FORMAL TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• A combination of education and experience that prepares applicant for this job

DISCLAIMER:

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.