Substitute Custodian

FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont County School District 14 in Wyoming is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment. The role involves daily cleaning, building maintenance, and ensuring proper security while students are present.

You'll perform grounds upkeep, assist with seasonal duties, and work under the direction of the Building Principal to support a productive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate heat and ventilation to balance comfort and cost.
• Shovels, plows, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas as needed.
• Check daily that exit doors are open and panic bolts work during occupancy.
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture.
• Clean corridors after school and when needed.
• Disinfect toilet floors daily and clean fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Wash windows inside and out as needed.
• Keep grounds free of rubbish and perform groundskeeping tasks.
• Perform minor repairs and report major repairs to the principal.
• Open and close the building daily and secure doors/windows.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and requisition ahead of time.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
• Move furniture as required by the principal.
• Comply with storage, disposal of waste, and local laws.
• Conduct periodic inspections of electrical installations for safety.
• Raise flags at 8:00 a.m. and lower at 4:00 p.m.
• Participate in approved in-service training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal or head custodian.

Skills

Reading Instructions

Writing reports

Aptitude for responsibilities

Job description

• Must be able to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14

CUSTODIAN

Job Description

TITLE: Custodian

Qualifications

• Must be able to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Performance Responsibilities Of Head Custodian And Assistants

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate heat and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water and electricity.
• Shovels, plows, and sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and that all panic bolts are working properly during the hours the building is occupied.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Cleans and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows, both inside and outside, as often as may be necessary.
• Keeps the grounds free of rubbish.
• Performs grounds keeping chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming and flowerbed tending to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Cleans all chalkboards/whiteboards daily.
• Makes building repairs within his/her capabilities.
• Reports the need for major repairs or any damage to school property promptly to the principal.
• Maintains a regular serving schedule on all motors and other mechanical equipment that require scheduled servicing.
• Remains on the school premises during the school hours and during non-school hours when use of the building has been authorized and his attendance is required by the principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisitions needed supplies far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in time to not hinder the performance of custodial duties.
• Conducts an on-going program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, trash, rubbish and waste.
• Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.
• Raises the United States and Wyoming flags at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lowers them at or after 4:00 p.m.
• Assists in the summer preventative maintenance programs established for the schools. This type of work can be, but it not limited to, repainting, sanding, finishing, stripping, and waxing floors, minor repairs involving carpentry skills, etc.
• Will be an active participant in school district approved in-service training programs.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned by the building principal or head custodian.

Fremont County School District 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fremont County School District 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Fremont County School District 14 has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.