Substitute Custodian

Spencer County; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Substitute Custodian to maintain a clean and secure environment. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, providing excellent customer service, and reporting maintenance needs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and demonstrate the ability to perform physical tasks associated with custodial duties. Starting date is immediate, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine custodial activities in a clean and secure manner.
• Proficiency in using cleaning materials and equipment according to standards.
• Ability to lift, carry or push medium weights up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned school site.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority.

Skills

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Proper lifting techniques

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Spencer County Public Schools – District Wide – Taylorsville, Kentucky.

Job Details

Job ID: 4954494

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN. The Spencer County Public Schools custodial staff will strive to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment to promote quality learning and working conditions for students, teachers, and staff.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as needed.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
• Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaner, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

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 schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment signed 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 timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Background Checks

State law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter from the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the cabinet for health and family services.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jim Oliver, Director-Maintenance & Facilities, 502-477-3267.