Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Taylor County School District District Wide - Campbellsville, Kentucky – Open in Google Maps

Job : 4948756
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 08, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Class Code 7609

TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS

CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION S

CUSTODIAN

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal/Supervisor

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 181-250 days (may vary according to position)

DIVISION: Operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain building, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshop and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Clean blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines
• Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

OTHER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
• Be consistently responsible- maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick, personal, and emergency leave appropriately.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty, and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
• Act as a district liaison demonstrating positive behavior, interest and concern toward the programs, purposes, goals and efficient operation of the…