Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian - on call/as needed

Location: Coupeville School District - TBD

Job Number: 785

Pay Rate: Commensurate with annual substitute rate

This individual may be required to perform general custodial work, groundskeeping and field maintenance and preparation tasks, and/or general maintenance of district facilities and equipment as directed by the maintenance supervisor. The schedule for the position may vary by season.

• Clean assigned areas of use at the end of a school day to prepare for usage the following day and lock appropriate areas prior to leaving.
• Keep tools and equipment clean and in good repair for efficient operation.
• Practice appropriate safety procedures while working.
• Clean entryways and outside door areas, including mats, as necessary.
• Work with school principals to control litter inside and outside the schools.
• Move furniture, perform deep cleaning during school breaks, and assist other maintenance department staff with custodial and/or maintenance tasks.
• Unlock facilities for scheduled public use and ensure facilities are secured/locked.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Working knowledge of custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks, plumbing and electrical fixtures, painting techniques, equipment repair, and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height and push/pull 60 pounds.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with others.

• Lifts and carries 50 pounds to chest height and pushes/pulls 60 pounds.
• Climbs ladders and stairs to rooftops and other remote areas.
• Stands for long periods of time.
• Crawls, bends, kneels, reaches and stoops throughout the day performing varied tasks.
• Uses fingers, hands and arms to climb ladders and operate motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Works outdoors, exposed to all kinds of weather.
• Works with equipment requiring sound moderation, must be able to tolerate occasional loud noises.
• Exposed to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards related to job responsibilities.

This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work to be performed by someone in this position. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Coupeville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coupeville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The board designates the superintendent to serve as the district’s coordinator regarding:
Title IX;
Section 504/ADA;
Civil Rights Compliance and to handle questions and investigate any complaints communicated to the district of alleged discrimination.