Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

Revised September 2025

Mid Shift (11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday – Friday)

Night Shift (2:30 pm – 10:30 pm or 3 pm – 11 pm Monday – Friday)

* Location / Hours can vary and may be changed at any given time

Perm/contract: SY25-26

Department:
Building & Grounds

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Reports to:
Senior Director of Building & Grounds

Primary Reporting

Location:

Assigned School Building

Compensation: $18.90/hr

Date Available: SY25-26

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds and Engineer at school level, the Substitute Custodian performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings. As a key member of the district’s building and grounds department, the Substitute Custodian maintains equipment in functional condition and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

The Substitute Custodian position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district’s building & grounds services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes and dusts walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Repplies light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds as needed.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs.
• Reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and interpreting English.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull over 50 pounds.
• Possess good human relations skills.
• Can understand and be willing to perform directions provided orally and in writing.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge Of:
  • Proper cleaning techniques and sanitation standards for schools, including use of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and custodial equipment.
  • Safe operation and routine maintenance of custodial tools and machinery (e.g., buffers, vacuums, carpet cleaners, snow blowers).
  • Basic safety procedures related to facility cleaning, lifting, snow/ice removal, and chemical use.
  • School district expectations and procedures for custodial, groundskeeping, and building maintenance.
• Skilled In:
  • Operating, adjusting, and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools.
  • Cleaning and maintaining various surfaces (e.g., tile, wood, carpet, upholstery, glass, metal).
  • Floor care procedures including sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, and waxing.
  • Performing minor maintenance tasks such as light bulb replacement and graffiti removal.
  • Snow and ice removal using manual tools and applying melting agents safely.
  • Loading, unloading, and delivering materials, supplies, and equipment safely.
  • Interacting respectfully and helpfully with staff, students, visitors, and parents.
• Ability To:
  • Follow written and verbal directions and safety instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a customer-service orientation in a school setting.
  • Prioritize tasks and respond promptly to urgent custodial or safety needs.
  • Lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing over 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Perform assigned duties with…