Custodian; Substitute

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 2/19/2025
• Location:
  
  Penn-Harris-Madison Schools

CUSTODIAN (Substitute)

Custodian

Director of Custodial Operations, Assistant Director of Custodial Operations, Director of Facilities, Associate Director of Facilities, Supervisor(s), and Building Administrator(s).

After 90-days, annually thereafter

Monday – Friday

Maintain the school buildings so that they are in a state of operational excellence, cleanliness, and safety and that there are no problems or interruptions to the educational process. Keep all assigned areas neat, clean, orderly, well stocked, and sanitary.

• Collect/dispose of trash, replace can liners, wipe out waste cans in classrooms, offices, and hallways daily.
• Clean, vacuum, mop entrances and hallways in your area.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect all high-touch areas and straighten desks and chairs.
• Clean and disinfect student desks or table tops daily.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and clean spills of any kind from the carpet immediately.
• Dry/wet mop or scrub with machine non-carpeted areas.
• Keep the doors and glass clean at all times (windows inside and outside) and mirrors.
• Keep all ledges and shelves dust-free, remove cobwebs, dust flat surfaces, vertical and horizontal.
• Clean blackboards, whiteboards, and trays daily.
• Dust televisions, computers, and monitors weekly; more often if necessary. Keep the area around and under computers dust-free.
• Clean all display cases on top and underneath in your area as needed.
• Keep all walls, windows, doors, cabinet fronts, and other vertical surfaces in your area clean, graffiti and dust-free.
• Keep drinking fountains in your area clean and sanitized.
• Remove all recycled materials and put them in the recycle container outside the building.
• Periodically clean the rubber baseboard molding.
• Clean and store custodial equipment properly and report any problems with it to supervisor(s) for maintenance or repair.
• Clean and maintain custodial carts, and closet(s) neatly orderly.
• Restroom cleaning includes:
• Clean all fixtures daily with approved disinfectant cleaner.
• Sweep and mop floors daily using disinfectant cleaner.
• Wipe clean walls and partitions daily using disinfectant cleaner.
• Periodic de-liming of fixtures with approved products.
• Survey and clean ceilings of foreign substances as required.
• Keep paper and soap supplies filled at all times.
• Keep all chrome, stainless steel fixtures, and mirrors clean and shiny.
• Remove graffiti from stall walls and report any damage immediately.
• B. Opening Responsibilities:
• Enter the security code to disarm the building.
• Punch in and out properly at the beginning and end of your shift, and anytime you leave the property during your shift.
• Turn on lights according to the energy conservation program and building needs.
• Set up and take down traffic cones & signs for student drop-off in the morning and in the afternoon. If applicable (in some schools, the second shift custodians pick them up in the afternoon).
• Remove dirt, leaves, or snow from entrances/sidewalks and apply salt as necessary. Complete snow ice log.
• Put up the flag(s).
• Check the parking lot and ground for trash and/or inappropriate items or graffiti, and empty outside trash cans.
• C. Activities set-up, break down, and clean-up
• Check the school calendar or activity sheets for setups, tear-downs, etc.
• If needed, set up, break down, and clean up before and after activities.
• Monitor, unlock, and lock doors as necessary for events and activities.
• D. Other Duties:
• Carry radio and/or pager for complete communications and respond when called.
• Check emails daily as necessary for new communications.
• Contact the Building Administrator, Director of Custodial Operations, Assistant Director of Custodial Operations, Director of Facilities, Associate Director of Facilities, or Supervisor(s), when in need of assistance.
• Police restrooms replenish supplies, toilet paper, and paper towels as needed.
• Assemble equipment and perform minor repairs/installations as needed.
• Replace ceiling tiles and light bulbs as needed.
• Check all windows, doors, and lights, arm building as necessary before leaving, if applicable.
• This position requires excellent attendance, punctual arrival, clean attire, and a friendly appearance.
• Follow up on custodial assignments to verify areas were cleaned and prepared, compliment or provide constructive criticism to correct problems.
• Always follow up critique of other custodians with an email to the direct supervisor.
• Re-emphasize what chemicals to use and how to properly and safely use them. Make sure chemicals are properly labeled.
• Coordinate and organize summer cleaning in the building using a calendar to map it out and keep track of progress.
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed and communicate building needs/problems to the Building Administrator(s), Director of Custodial Operations, Assistant Director of Custodial Operations, Director of Facilities,…