Substitutute Custodian

Job Title

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meet physical requirements:
• Ability to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Training and experience in mechanics, heating, plumbing, carpentry, electricity and painting desired
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Valid Iowa drivers and/or chauffeurs license required
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building. This includes:
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment as assigned.
• Reporting major repairs or damage to school property promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Locking of doors and windows of assigned building(s).
• Cleaning corridors during the day when conditions require it.
• Assists in the moving of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment when need arises.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Personal Performance Criteria:

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Terms of Employment:

Substitutes are called and used on an "as needed basis" with no guarantee of hours or days.