Part Time/Substitute Custodian

Cherokee County School District; Holly Springs (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Holly Springs, GA is seeking a Part Time/Substitute Custodian to support its Support Services division. The role offers hourly pay and requires willingness to work in school facilities and to follow directions from the Head Custodian or Administrator.

Starting date is immediate; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 35 pounds, with experience in cleaning and maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of GED preferred.
• Basic experience in cleaning, floor and restroom care, and equipment maintenance preferred.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and work in various locations/conditions.

Responsibilities

• Accept direction from Head Custodian, Supervisor, or Administrator.
• Perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District.
• Clean woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows with approved products.
• Mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot-clean carpeting and floors.
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed; handle physical tasks for extended periods.
• Maintain supplies and inventory; restock as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and handle cleaning chemicals with proper protection.
• Move furnishings to support meetings and events.
• Operate small equipment and tools carefully; respond to safety concerns.

Job description

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Part Time/Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description Code:5B.170

Division/Department:Support Services

Pay Grade:Hourly

Pay Type:Hourly

Retirement:NA

Contract Work Year:NA

Reports To:Principalor Designee

Evaluation Instrument:NA

Part Time Custodian $20/hr

Substitute Custodian $18.75/hr

Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of any General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program preferred. Basic experience, skills, and training with fundamental knowledge of cleaning, floor and restroom care, and equipment maintenance preferred. Desire to learn the trade and further knowledge through off-duty study and trade school/courses. Able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding. Ability to lift and /or carry heavy objects (up to 35 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet). Must be willing to work in undesirable locations/conditions. Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions and carry out assignments on time. Able to work well with others.

GOAL

Maintain a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive environment for students, visitors, and employees through regular cleanliness and regular maintenance of school district facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept direction from Head Custodian, Supervisor, or Administrator.
• Perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District.
• Clean woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows using approved equipment and cleaning products.
• Mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot-clean carpeting and floors, using manual and power equipment.
• Climb and clean multilevel stairwells; climb a ladder or steps to complete tasks.
• Perform physical tasks as required including: walking on even/uneven surfaces, standing/bending repeatedly for extended times.
• Keep equipment and supplies in order; maintains an inventory of supplies; restocks and requests/orders supplies when needed.
• Understands, communicates, and follows oral and written instructions.
• Work with approved cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents, or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment to maintain facilities.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, activities, and events.
• Move furnishings as required for routine and major cleaning.
• Operate small equipment, common hand tools, and machinery with care in performing assigned cleaning tasks.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, dependable, and punctual manner.
• Participate in required training programs and on-the-job training to increase proficiency; and apply what is learned to the job.
• Maintain security and accountability for keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and adheres to chain of command.
• Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude toward students, colleagues, administration, and the public.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to the job.
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted:April 2000

Revised:March 2005, July 2008, November 2009, March 2011, July 2012, January 2024

Position Type: Substitute

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