2024-25 Substitute Custodian

Blue Springs Schools; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Substitute Custodian, where your role is vital in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This position offers the opportunity to support the educational process by ensuring that facilities are attractive and sanitary. As a flexible worker, you will perform various cleaning tasks, assist with special events, and contribute to the overall safety of the school environment. If you are looking for a role that values your contributions and offers a chance to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and adhere to safety practices.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow multi-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist with snow removal and prepare facilities for daily operations.

Skills

Operating industrial cleaning equipment

Adhering to safety practices

Basic math skills

Communication with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common cleaning tools

Electrical cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute Custodian

Date Posted:

7/1/2024

Location:

Multiple Locations

Date Available:

As soon as possible

This Substitute Custodian reports to Building Principal. This is an “as needed” position and not eligible for benefits. The Substitute Custodian Pay Rate for this position is: $14.00 per hour.

Purpose Statement

The job of Substitute Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing temporary and as needed support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Essential Functions

1. Assists with site snow and ice removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
2. Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
3. Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
4. Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
5. Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
6. Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
7. Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
8. Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
9. Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
10. Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
11. Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and usage of cell phone.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 80% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is not required. Custodial Experience Preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

N/A

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Testing

Post Offer Employment Test (POET)

Certificates and Licenses

None

Continuing Education

Professional Development

Clearances

Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry