Substitute Custodian

Colonial School District

Washington Park (DE)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Colonial School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to support daily cleaning and maintenance across district facilities. The role runs Monday–Friday from 3:30pm to 11:30pm, with start ASAP and a 12-month work year.

You will perform cleaning, minor repairs, snow removal, and assist with cafeteria areas; must pass background checks and TB tests; valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

  • Flexible for shift changes and district needs.
  • Able to read/write and communicate professionally with staff and students.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform custodial duties as assigned to keep buildings clean, safe and attractive.
  • Clean floors, walls, fixtures, and common areas; maintain furniture.
  • Assist in cafeteria area—clean floors, remove filters, clean hood, bathrooms, sinks, and trash.
  • Perform minor maintenance repairs to building facilities.
  • Assist in snow removal and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Shift flexibility
Teamwork
Reading/writing
Physical stamina
Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

You belong in the Power of WE!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Internal and External

POSITION

POSITION: SUBSTITUTE Custodian

(Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm)

LOCATION

LOCATION: District Wide Custodian

START DATE

START DATE: ASAP

WORK YEAR

WORK YEAR: 12 months

COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION: $16.18

FLSA STATUS

FLSA STATUS: NonExempt

POSITION GOAL

Performs custodial duties as assigned by the chief custodian or building administrator. Develops and implements custodial services which will provide clean, comfortable, healthy, safe and attractive buildings for students, staff, and visitors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
  • Must be flexible for shift/schedule changes based on needs of the district. Management will notify employee(s) affected at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance, except in the case of an emergency.
  • The employee must be able to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. He/she must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. Employee must be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.
  • Physical ability to perform essential functions listed below.
  • Neat and clean appearance.
  • Able to get along with adults and students.
  • Good moral character, honest, dependable and courteous.
  • Able to follow instructions and must have quality of inquiring before taking action on items with which one is not familiar.
  • Able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with staff and students as needed.
  • Valid driver's license preferred; must have reliable transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Cleaning: scrub, wax, buff, dust, sweep or clean floors, walls, blinds, furniture, lavatories, classrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, locker rooms, lockers, shelves, fixtures and glass surfaces.
  2. Maintain and do minor repair of furniture.
  3. Perform the following duties in the cafeteria area:
    1. Clean kitchen and cafeteria floors.
    2. Remove filters in hoods for cleaning.
    3. Cleaning of range hood.
    4. Clean bathroom/locker room.
    5. Clean hand washing sink(s).
    6. Clean grease trap as necessary.
    7. Deliver government surplus supplies and frozen food cases to the storage areas.
    8. Empty trash in kitchen and cafeteria areas.
    9. Mop up spills in cafeteria during lunch periods.
  4. Perform minor maintenance repairs to building facilities including replacement of small window glass.
  5. Assist in snow removal.
  6. Regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.
  7. Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. Employee must also be able to work in extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
  • Satisfactory Criminal Background Check-must be less than 1 year old
  • DE Child Protection Registry Report
  • TB Test Results-must be less than 1 year old
  • Signed Social Security card-required by State of Delaware for payroll purposes; you will be able to upload copy directly into your Onboarding Packet
  • I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification
  • Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.

Note: Incomplete Application Packages will not be considered.

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