Custodial Substitute

009 -Maintenance; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange County Schools is seeking a Custodial Substitute to support daily cleaning and operations across elementary, middle, and high school facilities. This on-call, part-time role reports to the Head Custodian and Principal, with hours set by the Custodial Foreman.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to perform medium physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School Diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC DMV.
• Work is medium physical labor; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the custodian/head custodian in daily duties of school custodial operations.
• Answer radio calls from front office staff, administrators, and custodians.
• Check restrooms regularly for cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Assist with breakfast and lunch functions, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and trash removal.
• Set up for events and district meetings.
• Check school grounds inside and out daily.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect high-touch areas.
• Assist in unloading and stocking deliveries to supply rooms.
• Assist in minor maintenance on appliances as abilities allow.

Skills

Follow instructions

Operate cleaning equipment

Cleaning & sanitizing practices

Use floor scrubbers

Change light bulbs

Ceiling tile replacement

Independent judgment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Leaf blowers

Carpet shampooers

Brooms

Mops

Job description

Custodial Substitute

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This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Orange County School District - NC

Job Details

Job ID: 4907618
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 06, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodial Substitute

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Elementary, Middle, and High School

SALARY:Hourly pay

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, temporary part-time position

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Principal, Custodial Foreman

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE: As needed, Monday-Friday, some weekends, hours as determined by the Custodial Foreman

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Head Custodian and the guidance of the school principal, the custodial substitute will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and daily operations related to custodial tasks. These tasks will enable the school's daily operations to provide students, faculty, and staff with a clean and safe learning environment. A custodial substitute is an on-call, as-needed assignment with out guaranteed daily employment or hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the custodian/ head custodian in completing the daily duties of school custodial operations.
• Answer radio calls from front office staff, administrators, and custodians.
• Check student and staff restrooms regularly for cleanliness and ensure that they are properly stocked with supplies for students, staff, and faculty.
• Assist the custodial staff with executing breakfast and lunch functions and responsibilities, including sweeping, disinfecting tabletops, mopping, trash removal, and dusting.
• Assist in setting up needed for events and or district meetings.
• Check school grounds inside and out daily.
• Push down hallways, sweep, mop, vacuum, dust air supplies, and return. Disinfect high-touch areas, clean windows and mirrors, and unlock classrooms (as requested by official staff).
• Assist in unloading and stocking deliveries to supply rooms.
• Clean restroom toilets, urinals, floors, and sinks as needed.
• Clean spills and bodily fluids.
• Assist the custodial team in completing minor maintenance on appliances as abilities allow.
• It may be required to open or close buildings.
• Raise or lower flags as needed.
• Be available outside of regular business hours in inclement weather or other emergencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, leaf blowers, carpet shampooers, brooms, and mops.
• Needs to possess a working knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing practices.
• Should be able to operate floor scrubbers safely and responsibly with basic instructions.
• Must be able to change light bulbs when needed.
• Must be able to modify and change ceiling tiles with instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the school community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School Diploma

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. It involves significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. The worker must be physically present to do the work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employees in this position must work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bobby Holland , Custodial Supervisor
• 009 -Maintenance
• Email: [e-mail]

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