Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Alliance City SD ALL Buildings - Alliance, Ohio Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5827218
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Substitute Custodian

Catagory: Classified Staff

Currently: As Needed

Reports to: Director of Operations for designee

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Residence in the taxing district of Alliance City Schools is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to resolve routine problems
  • Be dependable, punctual and show continued initiative
  • Maintain good personal hygiene
  • Ability to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
  • Ability to work effectively with others and maintain a positive work environment
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Effective, active listening skills
  • Organizational and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper chemical and PPE use, storage and disposal
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper equipment use, storage, care and maintenance.

Performance Responsibilities &

Job Functions:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat, clean and safe at all times.
• Maintains the highest standard for safety and cleanliness while performing the duties according to all Federal, State, Local and Administrative guidelines and regulations.
• Shovels, plows, and/or salts walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as needed to ensure safety.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair including painting as needed.
• Cleans rooms daily and dusts sills, ledges, furniture, etc.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects restroom floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.
• Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, and the like, as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of repair.
• Cleans all chalkboards/whiteboards at least once a week and more frequently if needed.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the building Principal and Office of Operations.
• Reports immediately to the Principal and Office of Operations any damage to school property.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his attendance is required.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• Helps insure safety by making sure all exterior doors and windows remain closed and secured throughout the day.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand and requisitions such needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his duties.
• Moves furniture, equipment or other supplies within buildings as required for various activities and as directed.
• Complies with Federal, State and Local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Conducts periodic inspections of all electrical installations and where possible make needed repairs.
• Replaces pencil sharpeners, cutter bars, chair glides and table glides as needed.
• Scrub all ceiling light fixtures at least once each year and more frequently if necessary.
• Replace all burnt out bulbs and defective ballasts as needed.
• Vacuum all carpets daily and scrub carpet at least once a year and more frequently if necessary.
• Empty and dispose of contents of all waste baskets on a daily basis.
• Set up and remove cafeteria tables and chairs as necessary for the breakfast and lunch programs.
• Assist with the unloading of the food service truck of daily breakfast and lunch deliveries.
• Sweep and damp mop the lunchroom area on a daily basis immediately following the student breakfast and lunch programs.
• Check and sign the milk delivery invoices on each delivery day and turn in to the building office.
• Inspect the roof on a regular basis to insure that all drains are open and that the roof is in good repair and free of debris.
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