Substitute Custodian

Position Type:

Substitute

Date Posted:

3/17/2025

Location:

County Wide

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

County:

&nbsp Kanawha County Public Schools&nbsp&nbsp Additional Information:
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IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal;
Facility Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:
Unless specifically designated otherwise, Custodians I are employed for 215 days per school year and Custodians III and IV are employed for 261 days per school year. Extended or alternative employment terms in excess of the 200 day minimum may be established by KCS.

SALARY:
Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade A, C, or D commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY:

The custodian maintains the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator, and if applicable, the head custodian.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties may be assigned.

* Maintains regular attendance.

* Cleans and keeps buildings and grounds free of refuse.

* Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting, emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming and washing windows.

* Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc., as required.

* Immediately reports any vandalism or other school property to his/her supervisor.

* Assumes responsibility for the security of the building regarding all doors and windows locked and lights turned off as needed before leaving the building for the night.

* Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the head custodian of needs in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties.

* Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

* Complies with KCS Policies.

* Moves furniture and equipment and assists in special events or presentations.

* Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.

* Custodian III operates the heating or cooling systems and makes minor repairs.

* Custodian IV duties may include supervising other custodian personnel.

* Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers all major safety hazards to building supervisor.

* Attends in-services and workshops as directed.

* Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.

* Maintains confidentiality.

* Continuously improves processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Custodian I means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse;
Custodian III means personnel employed to keep buildings clean and free of refuse, to operate the heating or cooling systems and to make minor repairs;
Custodian IV means personnel employed as head custodians. In addition to providing services as defined in 'Custodian III' their duties may include supervising other custodian personnel (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8).

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.

* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios…