Substitute Custodians

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Starting Date: Immediately

Position:Substitute Custodian

Department:Operations and Facilities

Wage/Hour Status:Nonexempt

Pay Grade:FAS2( to view the DISD Compensation Manual)

Supervisor:Lead Custodian/HBKDirector for Custodial Services

Days Employed:As Needed

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Efficiently and safely maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of school buildings and surroundings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. (preferred)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Be in good physical condition
• Possess basic mechanical skills with good oral and written communication skills
• Sound reasoning in the interpretation of responsibilities and in dealing with students, staff and the public
• Able to follow instructions given
• Able to work irregular hoursand respond to after-hours emergency calls
• Follow directives of supervisor(s)
• Work independently, with or without supervision, with others, and as part of a team
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Experience:

• Prior experience in the operations of cleaning and custodial equipment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required

• Exhibit evidence of being a team member, tempered with good public relations
• Able to make quick, sound decisions to act upon them on behalf of the interest of the school
• Receive and utilize training, to daily perform routine custodial tasks regardless of assignment or site and to practice general safety, security, and custodial procedures during the performance of the job
• Comply with district policies and procedures
• Maintain good attendance and safety
• Operate and maintain all types of custodial related mechanical equipment
• Perform routine custodial tasks as a working custodian
• Responsible for performing work in a neat, orderly, and timely manner that ensures school buildings are clean and ready for the beginning of each school day and are clean and ready for the first workday that teachers are required to return to work and before the first day that students are required to attend classes at the beginning of each school year
• Assemble furniture, install light bulbs, pencil sharpeners and dispensers, unstop commodes/urinals, and other mechanical tasks that do not require the use of a drill
• Adaptable to and willing to work a flexible work schedule at any site, during any shift, and perform any cleaning assignment according to the needs of the district
• Able to learn new techniques and adaptable to repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday
• Perform all other duties assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

Work-related and as needed for the completion of tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform multiple and repetitive tasks
• Standing tolerance of up to 7 hours
• Sustained walking tolerance of up to .25 miles
• Sustained kneeling tolerance up to 10 minutes
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Repetitive forward reaching
• Repetitive overhead reaching, sustained…