Substitute Cleaner 2024-2025

Fairport; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Job summary

Fairport is seeking a SUBSTITUTE CLEANER to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds under the supervision of custodial staff.

The ideal candidate will maintain the cleanliness and safety of the environment, with responsibilities including cleaning classrooms, hallways, and restrooms. A High School diploma and previous maintenance experience are desirable. Salary is $15.50 per hour with opportunities for shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience for successful performance.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Provide cleaning assistance to students, teachers, and visitors.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluent in English

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships

Mathematical skills

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Cleaner
Date Posted: 7/1/2023
Location: Districtwide
Date Available: Continuous Hire
Closing Date: Until Filled

SUBSTITUTE CLEANER

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, and the Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Job Summary

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Salary

$15.50 per hour
$0.50 shift differential applied for 2nd or 3rd shift

EEO Statement

The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

FLSA Classification

Non‑exempt