Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Upper Arlington Schools District - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 4764034

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 09, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Custodian 2nd Shift

Time

Schedule:

12 months

Building: District

Salary Rate or Ratio: Hourly $18.38 p/hour

Reports to: Building Administrator & Director of Custodial Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Probationary Period: 120 days

NOTE:

The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Flexibility in assignments
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Computer skills
• Ability to utilize appropriate computer software
• Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments from multiple supervisors
• Ability to communicate with all types of people and take initiative to help others
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Maintain friendly and cooperative attitude
• Understanding and patient with staff, parents and students
• Ability to log-in and navigate through district required software, i.e., Public School Works , E-mail, etc.
• Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ensure safety of students
• Schedule cleaning to meet needs of building and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows
• Polish furniture and woodwork
• Transport all necessary school custodial supplies
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Clean and sanitize assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
• Use, measure and relabeling chemicals
• Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
• Clean tables and student desks nightly
• Disinfect water fountains and water coolers
• Spot mop and mop classrooms
• Remove writing on walls, dry erase boards, and other writing areas
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
• Report to building administration and or custodial director any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
• Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the building administration and custodial director
• Perform minor repairs as appropriate
• Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
• Perform seasonal duties such as salting and snow removal, litter removal, and other duties as directed by the building administration and custodial director
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Check boiler room nightly for orderliness, cleanliness and safety, etc.
• Secure building nightly
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Repair equipment and buildings as needed
  
  Complete paperwork as required by the supervisor
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain a daily work routine as established by the building administration and custodial director to adequately service the buildings, grounds, and personnel
• Check building to assure maximum security (walking building after school hours and secures doors, windows, security gates and other entrances)
• Turning off and on lights as needed
• Sweep, clean, mop, wash, scrub, strip, seal, wax, dust, wipe shampoo and vacuum all surfaces to maintain cleanliness throughout building and grounds
• Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
• Help with set up tear down and clean-up of equipment and furniture for special events and use of building for school and community functions
• Maintain records as requested by the building administration and custodial director
• Clean hallway glass display cases
• Clean school building lounges
• Promote good public relations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Such alternatives to the above…