Substitute Cleaner

Description

Position Title:

Substitute Cleaner – Custodian Non-licensed

Reports To:

Building Lead Supervisor and Building and Grounds Supervisor

Classification:
Support Staff

• One (1) year school custodial experience preferred
• Must possess thorough knowledge of building cleaning skills

Job Goal:
The cleaner-custodian performs general cleaning and light maintenance to provide pleasant and safe surroundings for staff and students.

• Subject to work with biohazard waste.
• Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
• May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from cleaning chemicals and school environment.
• Subject to the hazards, vapors and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
• May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to work in confined spaces.
• Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move packages and to perform maintenance duties.
• Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing cleaning duties.
• Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform cleaning duties.
• Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
• Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform cleaning duties.
• Use upper and lower extremities to perform cleaning duties.
• Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert keys into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
• Answer, communicate and use 2-way radio in clear, precise voice.
• Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building, assess each situation and take appropriate action.

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops and/or cleans classrooms, restrooms, hallways, gyms and cafeteria, gathers and empties trash, etc.
• Sets up equipment (i.e.: chairs, bleachers) for Community Education classes, sports events, concerts, meetings or other special events when requested to do so.
• Secures building at night, setting alarms and locking doors and windows.
• Cleans chairs, desks, lockers and other equipment.
• May require alternating Friday evenings and Saturdays to accommodate special weekend events.
• Maintain proficiency level for proper procedures for hazardous waste management and bio spill handling.
• Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all district policies.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.