Custodian Substitute (EVSC Retired Custodians Only)

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Custodian Substitute specifically for retired custodians. The role focuses on maintaining a clean and sanitary school environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. The position may require lifting and moving equipment and supplies. The substitute will assist with various custodial duties, providing necessary support to the head custodian and ensuring the school's upkeep. Compensation will be at the retirement-date hourly rate, embodying the district's commitment to a clean and safe educational space.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work preferred.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain designated areas in the school.
• Assist with seasonal grounds work as needed.
• Communicate maintenance issues to the Head Custodian.
• Assist in seasonal grounds work and set up for events on campus.
• Communicate maintenance issues to the Head Custodian.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Ability to interact effectively

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Ladder

Job description

Custodian Substitute (EVSC Retired Custodians Only) JobID: 481

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Bus Garage/ Substitute Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/28/2025
• Date Available: ASAP

Former EVSC Head Custodians and Custodians who have retired are invited to apply for substitute custodial positions. Retirees will be compensated at their retirement-date hourly rate as a custodian. The Supportive Services Administration team will guide interested candidates through the application process.

For more information, please contact Supportive Services Administration.

Summary

Create and maintain a clean, sanitary environment and perform preventative maintenance in and around the school campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building and school grounds.
• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work such as weather related issues and lawn.
• Restock disposable items and provide head custodian with inventory usage and data.
• Assist community partners with set up for various events on the school campus.
• Communicate any maintenance issues to the Head Custodian.
• Maintain exterior doors’ security for school campus.
• Utilize aerial lifts and scaffolds as needed for various projects.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job, such as operating a vacuum cleaner and mopping floors.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines and lawn mowers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some tasks require the ability of good body balance on slippery surfaces.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Process

Provide a complete online application.

After completing all the steps in Step 1, you will be contacted by email and provided instructions on requesting the required online background check from our provider. You will be responsible for the fee, payable online with a personal credit or debit card.

After all the above steps have been completed, a final email will be sent to you with further onboard information.

*Currently, this substitute opportunity is available to EVSC retired head custodians and retired custodians.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI (Civil Rights Acts of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title XI Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.