Substitute Custodian

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and operational excellence of its school buildings. This role involves a variety of essential duties, including cleaning, restocking supplies, and assisting with grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, have a strong understanding of custodial equipment, and be able to follow instructions effectively. This position offers a chance to contribute to a supportive educational environment, ensuring that facilities are safe and welcoming for students and staff alike. If you are dedicated and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred for this role.
• Ability to follow safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining school grounds and cleaning designated spaces.
• Restock supplies and maintain security of the building.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of custodial equipment

Ability to maintain effective relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Custodial machinery

Job description

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Technology/Substitute Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:

11/27/2024

Location:

District Wide where needed

Date Available:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:

until filled

Position Title:

Substitute Custodian

Work Hours:

4 hours/day 5 days a week

Reports To:

Head Custodian

Summary:

Maintains the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they represent no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide head custodian with inventory usage and data.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintain building and grounds security in the building each school day.
• Working knowledge of the care of custodian machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to perform minor building repair work.
• Ability to substitute for head custodian on a short term basis.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assist in cleaning boilers.
• Perform related work as required by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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) preferred.

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 and other employees.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills:

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

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.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is 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 onto 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.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift heavier items and should do so with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Salary:

$20.00/hr.

Application:

If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, please complete an internal application. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.