Substitute Custodian

Position: 2026-27 Substitute Custodian
Employment Begins:  School Year

Applications will not be processed until July and August 2026

CUSTODIAN

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Custodian

Location:

Assigned Building

Reports to:

Principal or Designee FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:
Custodians

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:

Position Summary:

The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment. The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.

Assists in campus security as necessary.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work:

The school custodian receives day-to-day direction from the school administrator(s) and receives specific performance requirements from the supervisor for maintenance/custodial. The school custodian operates within district and school policies and procedures, and by applying acceptable custodial standards, Labor and Industry standards, and OSHA standards.

Part III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment, duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following):

* Cleaning Functions:

* Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of rubbish, change lights, etc.; make certain all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards.

* Pick up litter within the schools and on school grounds.

* Assure safety during inclement weather to including shoveling, salting, providing slip protection on wet floors, securing against wind damage, snow removal from roofs, remove debris from down spouts when clogged, etc.

* Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures.

* Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.

* Performs minor repair and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff.

* Removes extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc.).

* Advise building principal/Maintenance Department on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance.

* Performs minor painting to walls, rails, playgrounds and other areas of the school.

* Keeps all equipment in a good state of repair and cleanliness.

* Administrative Functions:

* Initiate maintenance service requests according to district procedures. Follows-through to assure that maintenance is performed in a timely manner.

* Maintains inventory and request cleaning supplies and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

* Maintains awareness of energy conservation and make suggestions of methods and procedures to consider energy.

* Secures equipment and supplies and protects against pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse.

* Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.

* Safety and Security:

* Periodically inspects, or otherwise maintains awareness of, facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage.

* Secures school building to insure proper building security at all times. Lock, secure and code out building at end of shift.

* Verifies that emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as need be.

* Assists in implementing emergency planning and response.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Part IV:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

* Must have completed an apprenticeship or the equivalent within the specific trade/craft area.

* Must be trained in First Aid. CPR and defibrillator training may be required.

* Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all District…