Substitute Custodian

Henry County KY; New Castle (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Co Public School District in New Castle, KY seeks a Substitute Custodian to perform routine custodial duties. The role supports cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, gym and common areas while maintaining a secure, orderly environment.

The position requires operating cleaning equipment, following schedules, and reporting maintenance needs to school leadership. Hazardous chemical training and health requirements are required; starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Hazardous chemical training completed.
• Meet health requirements as per state and Henry County Board.
• Knowledge of custodial methods and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor and follow written/oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities to keep buildings, locker rooms and grounds clean, orderly and secure.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, gym, cafeteria and offices; monitor spaces and report issues.
• Operate vacuums, floor machines, buffers and other cleaning equipment as assigned.
• Report safety, sanitary and maintenance concerns to supervisor; maintain security of facilities.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects and follow school master plans.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 4859665

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 01, 2014 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Abilities:

• 1. Knowledge Of:
  Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial
  work and routine maintenance.
  Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
  Proper lifting techniques.
• 2. Ability To:
  Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site
  or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
  Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-
  determined standards.
  Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of
  equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
  Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
  Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and
  provide proper security.
  Perform minor non-technical repairs.
  Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
  Perform heavy physical labor.
  Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  Meet schedules and time lines.
  Communicate effectively with others.
  Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods.
• 3. Education and Experience:
  Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, high school
  certificate of completion, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated
  progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• 4. Complete hazardous chemical training.
• 5. Meet the health requirements of the State and the Henry County Board of Education.
• 6. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal, team leader as appropriate

SUPERVISES: NA

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Performs routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets; glues and performs carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
• 2. Cleans classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweeps, mops and cleans gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mops spills and removes gum and debris; monitors gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; cleans tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• 3. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; cleans mirrors, tile and windows.
• 4. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintains security of buildings; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; reports infractions of rules to supervisor.
• 5. Washes windows and walls; cleans chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assembles, moves and arranges furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• 6. Cleans venetian blinds, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork and makes minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• 7. Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turns alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
• 8. Orders supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
• 9. Picks up and rakes paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances; disposes of trash according to established procedures; washes out trash cans and follows established sanitation procedures and standards.
• 10. Packs, unpacks, loads, receives and stores books, supplies, materials and other items.
• 11. Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high‑pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• 12. Shovels, plows and sands walks and steps as directed.
• 13. Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintains records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• 14. Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• 15. Responsibilities specific to HCPS assignment:
  A. Works schedule as assigned by the.
  B. Obtains a room‑use schedule from the principal's office to spot
  clean open rooms during the day.
  C. Cleans assigned areas in coordination with the school principal,
  who prepares a master plan utilizing all custodial staff.
  D. Regulates, in coordination with the maintenance staff and
  principal, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
  to provide temperatures appropriate to the season, comfortable to
  each environmental area of the school, and economical in terms
  of usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
  E. Cleans dining area, including wiping of tables between lunch groups.
• 16. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the principal, Maintenance Manager, Superintendent, or other supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work days/hours to be established by the Superintendent and the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Mary Sharp
• 326 S. Main St.
• New Castle, Kentucky 40050‑0299
• Phone: (502)845‑8600
• Email: [e-mail]