Custodian - Substitute

Licking Heights Local School District

Pataskala (OH)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 29,000

Part time

41 hours ago
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Job summary

Licking Heights Local School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to help maintain clean and safe facilities across district buildings. Primary duties include custodial tasks, door and window maintenance, and assisting with events and daily operations.

Position is part-time with shifts including morning, mid-day, and evening. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; prior related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1–2 years related experience preferred.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting.
  • Ability to use common hand tools.
  • Must lift up to 50 pounds per OSHA guidelines.
  • Commitment to ethical principles and democratic values.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain immediate areas around the assigned building exterior doors up to curb to keep them clear of snow, ice and debris.
  • Wash interior and exterior windows and remove graffiti as necessary.
  • Perform regular custodial duties in the buildings.
  • Empty trash receptacles inside and outside doorways daily and keep them clean as needed.
  • Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
  • Check schedule daily to provide necessary assistance to support curricular and extra-curricular events.
  • Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms.
  • Maintain custodial closets in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Keep inventory of all supplies.
  • Perform general cleanup – any and all incidents as they arise.
  • Prepare work orders using the web-based work order system of the district.
  • Occasionally work from elevated surfaces while conducting overhead cleaning.
  • Keep all necessary items such as but not limited to windows, air locks, chalk/eraser boards, lockers, furniture, and display cases clean at all times.
  • Check daily to insure all doors and windows are locked/unlocked as needed.
  • Report any major repair need or other deficiencies to the supervisor.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or principal.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge
Electrical knowledge
Plumbing knowledge
Painting knowledge
Use of hand tools
Material handling 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Web-based work order system

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute Custodians needed

Shifts options:

  • Morning, Mid-day, Evening

Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

and have basic computer skills.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district’s student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION: CUSTODIAN

RESPONSIBLE TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL/ SUPERVISOR

JOB GOAL: To maintain the facilities in a condition of cleanliness and operating excellence so that students, staff and visitors will be furnished an attractive and comfortable educational environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to two years related experience preferred
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
  • Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds, in accordance with OSHA guidelines
  • Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain immediate areas around the assigned building exterior doors up to curb to keep them clear of snow, ice and debris, due to the fire code.

2. Wash interior and exterior windows and removes graffiti as necessary.

3. Performs regular custodial duties in the buildings.

4. Empty trash receptacles inside and outside doorways daily and keep them clean as needed. Removes trash from the buildings daily.

5. Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.

6. Check schedule daily to provide necessary assistance to support curricular and extra-curricular events.

7. Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms.

8. Maintain custodial closets in a neat and orderly manner.

9. Keep inventory of all supplies.

10. Perform general cleanup – any and all incidents as they arise.

11. Prepare work orders using the web-based work order system of the district.

12. Occasionally work from elevated surfaces while conducting overhead cleaning.

13. Keep all necessary items such as but not limited to windows, air locks, chalk/eraser boards, lockers, furniture, and display cases clean at all times.

14. Check daily to insure all doors and windows are locked / unlocked as needed.

15. Report any major repair need or other deficiencies to the supervisor.

16. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

  • Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
  • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
  • Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
  • Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
  • Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
  • Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
  • Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work indoors and outdoors during hot and cold weather.

2. Work with moving mechanical equipment.

3. Work with cleaning chemicals that may require safety precautions.

5. Meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

6. Work in moderate noise levels.

7. Work in height levels in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Building and Grounds Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy.

Job Details

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.80 to $17.80 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

Job Requirements are listed above in the qualifications, responsibilities, and job conditions sections.

Contact Information
  • Ryan Frye
  • Email: ryan.frye@lhschools.org
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