Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District District Wide - Cottonwood, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District

Job : 4936993

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 16, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

HOURS OF WORK: As needed

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

STARTING WAGE: $14.70 per hour

CLASS

TITLE:

CUSTODIAN

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
• Maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Subject to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to perform custodial duties.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

HAZARDS

• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Exposure to…