Custodian Substitute

Custodian Substitute

The position of Custodian Substitute is available immediately at East Central ISD. Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Custodian or Assistant Custodian.

Note:

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant's resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be screened.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning maintenance, and safety procedures
• General knowledge and skills in area of assignment
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. without assistance
• Must have reliable transportation

Equipment Used:
Buffer, stripper, auto scrubber, extractor, burnisher, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, extractor, ladder, wet/dry mop, electric drill, hand tools, floor duster, scraper, scaffold, hand-held gas blower, power sweeper, pressure washer, bucket and wringer, and wall washing tool, utility cart, and weed eater – Training will be provided as needed.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:
Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Frequent and strenuous walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials. Must be willing to work at different campuses based on needs of the department.

Period of Employment:
On an as needed basis

Salary:
As per district salary schedule