Substitute Custodian

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookings School District 5-1 is seeking a Custodian to maintain classrooms, offices, and other facilities in a clean, orderly state and in good repair. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and reliable attendance, with opportunities to develop basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills under supervision.

The custodian will report to the Head Custodian and Building Principal and participate in setup for events, routine cleaning, and minor repairs to keep school spaces safe and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior custodial experience preferred or related experiences.
• Interest in learning basic maintenance skills in carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
• Possess personal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse of individuals.
• Has a work record demonstrating attendance and good work habits.
• Background checks required for final candidates.
• Other qualifications may be acceptable to the board.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Refinish floors as required (stripping, waxing, etc.).
• Dust and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Clean, sand, refinish, adjust and fix desks and furniture.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Clean restrooms and wash windows.
• Maintain metal surfaces clean and polished.
• Perform maintenance and non-technical repairs on equipment.
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment.
• Set up spaces for meetings and events.
• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Clean building and grounds; assist food service staff as required.
• Ensure hazards to students and staff are removed or repaired.
• Report broken or worn furniture and equipment for removal or repair.
• Maintain grounds, including trash pickup and snow removal; assist with athletic fields.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TITLE: CUSTODIAN

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial experience preferred or related experiences.
• An interest in learning basic maintenance skills in carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
• Possess personal communication skills and the ability to work with a diversion of Individuals
• Has a work record, which demonstrates consistence in attendance and work habits.
• Background checks required for final candidates.
• Such other qualifications to the above requirements that the board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Primary Function

To maintain assigned classrooms, office spaces, and other facility areas in a clean, orderly manner and in state of good repair.

REPORTS TO

Head Custodian and Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Refinish floors as required Stripping, Waxing etc.
• Dusting, polishing furniture and other woodwork.
• Clean, sand, refinish and adjust and fix desks and other furniture.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Clean restrooms.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Clean and Polishing metal surfaces.
• Maintenance and non-technical repair of equipment.
• Assist with moving, arranging furniture and equipment.
• Set up auditoriums, gyms and classrooms for special meetings or events.
• Basic electrical maintenance: change fixtures, replace light bulbs and outlet covers.
• Painting as required.
• Basic plumbing as required.
• Basic carpentry as required.
• Cleans and maintains building and grounds.
• Assists with food services employees in cleaning kitchens and eating areas and unloading commodities.
• Sees that all hazards to the safety of the students, teachers, and visitors are removed and/or repaired.
• Sees that broken or weakened chairs, desks, tables, or other equipment are repaired and/or removed from active service until repair or replacement is completed.
• Maintains grounds, including picking up trash, snow removal and assists with athletic field/track responsibilities (marking).
• Additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Mandatory attendance on dates substitutes choose to take jobs/work

Terms Of Employment

The board shall offer a letter of agreement with wages and benefits to be determined as delineated in the classified employee handbook subject to the approval of the superintendent or his/her designee and the school board. Hours and time schedules to be determined by the business manager with the approval of the superintendent.

Evaluation Procedure

Head Custodian with input from Building Principal.