Substitute Custodian

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a dependable custodian to maintain district buildings and grounds in a condition of operating excellence, ensuring a safe, clean environment for students and staff throughout the day.

You will assist in keeping premises neat, regulate heat and electricity, report unsafe conditions, operate floor machines, handle trash disposal, snow/ice removal in winter, and perform other duties as assigned by the day engineer or principal.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping assigned building and premises neat, clean, and safe at all times.
• Help to regulate heat and electricity. Close windows, doors, and turn off unneeded lights and appliances.
• Check and report to the day engineer any unsafe situations that may be present that could cause a health or safety hazard.
• Insure that all sidewalks, stairs, and exits are free of snow and ice during the winter months as conditions require.
• Clean and maintain assigned work area as directed by the day engineer.
• Assist with work assignments in another building when assigned.
• Comply with local laws on procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste, and flammable liquids.
• Strive to improve knowledge of all custodial related jobs.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Operate all types of power floor machines, scrubbers, wet and dry vacuums, and carpet maintenance machines.
• Refill and make minor repairs and adjustments on dispensing machines.
• Prompt, regular attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by day engineer or building principal.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

In the absence of the regular custodian, maintain the physical school buildings and grounds in a condition of operating excellence in order to provide quality education and a safe environment for all staff and students.

Essential Functions

• Assist in keeping assigned building and premises neat, clean, and safe at all times.
• Help to regulate heat and electricity. Close windows, doors, and turn off unneeded lights and appliances.
• While working a normal work schedule, check and report to the day engineer any unsafe situations that may be present that could cause a health or safety hazard.
• Insure that all sidewalks, stairs, and exits are free of snow and ice during the winter months as conditions require.
• Clean and maintain assigned work area as directed by the day engineer.
• Assist with work assignments in another building when assigned.
• Comply with local laws on procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste, and flammable liquids.
• Strive to improve knowledge of all custodial related jobs.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Dress in a neat and clean manner appropriate for the job.
• Operate all types of power floor machines, scrubbers, wet and dry vacuums, and carpet maintenance machines.
• Refill and make minor repairs and adjustments on dispensing machines.
• Prompt, regular attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by day engineer or building principal.

Qualifications

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous Experience Preferred