Substitute Custodian

SWL Board of Education; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The SWL Board of Education is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment within the school district. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, repairs, securing the premises, and grounds maintenance. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to work in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Must be available for non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintains a clean record free of criminal violations.
• Must be able to lift/move materials weighing up to fifty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks and maintain school facilities.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Secure doors and windows at the end of the day.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Self-discipline

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Southwest Licking Local School District

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Substitute Custodian
  
  
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2023
  
  
• Location:
  Southwest Licking Schools District Office
  
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
  

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Substitute Custodian

Date Posted:
10/16/2023

Location:
Southwest Licking Schools District Office

Date Available:
ASAP

Substitute custodians are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within a school building. They play a crucial role in ensuring that school facilities are well-kept and provide a conducive learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Location varies based on need.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other common areas.
• Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste in accordance with school guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces and high-touch areas, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches.

2. Floor Care:

• Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed to maintain a clean and polished appearance.
• Operate floor cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners, and perform maintenance on these machines as necessary.

3. Maintenance and Repairs:

• Report maintenance issues, such as broken fixtures, leaky faucets, or malfunctioning equipment, to the school maintenance department.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing simple plumbing problems.

4. Set-Up and Tear-Down:

• Prepare classrooms, meeting rooms, and other spaces for various events, including assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist in setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other equipment.

5. Security and Safety:

• Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked at the end of the day or during unscheduled events.
• Be aware of and follow school security and safety protocols, including emergency response procedures.

6. Grounds Maintenance:

• Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf raking, and grounds clean-up.
• Help with the maintenance of outdoor areas, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

7. Inventory and Supplies:

• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other materials as needed.
• Keep track of inventory and report shortages to the custodial supervisor.

8. Communication:

• Communicate effectively with school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding cleaning needs, repairs, and maintenance issues.
• Report any safety hazards or security concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours, as needed.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty pounds, operating power equipment, using hand tools and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.

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