Substitute Custodian

Substitute custodians are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within a school building. They play a crucial role in ensuring that school facilities are well‑kept and provide a conducive learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Location varies based on need.

Pay: $17.99/hour

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other common areas.
  • Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with school guidelines.
  • Clean and sanitize surfaces and high‑touch areas, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches.
• Floor Care:
  • Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed to maintain a clean and polished appearance.
  • Operate floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners, and perform maintenance on these machines as necessary.
• Maintenance and Repairs:
  • Report maintenance issues, such as broken fixtures, leaky faucets, or malfunctioning equipment, to the school maintenance department.
  • Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing simple plumbing problems.
• Set‑Up and Tear‑Down:
  • Prepare classrooms, meeting rooms, and other spaces for various events, including assemblies, parent‑teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities.
  • Assist in setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other equipment.
• Security and Safety:
  • Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day or during unscheduled events.
  • Be aware of and follow school security and safety protocols, including emergency response procedures.
• Grounds Maintenance:
  • Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf raking, and grounds clean‑up.
  • Help with the maintenance of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and athletic fields.
• Inventory and Supplies:
  • Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other materials as needed.
  • Keep track of inventory and report shortages to the custodial supervisor.
• Communication:
  • Communicate effectively with school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding cleaning needs, repairs, and maintenance issues.
  • Report any safety hazards or security concerns promptly.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Available to work a non‑traditional schedule and irregular hours, as needed.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self‑discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty pounds, operating power equipment, using hand tools and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.