Substitute Custodian 24/25 SY

Three Oaks Elementary School; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated custodian to ensure a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves various cleaning tasks, including maintaining classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms. You will be responsible for ensuring that all areas are clean and ready for use, contributing to a positive school atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of cleaning methods and the ability to follow directions. If you are someone who enjoys maintaining cleanliness and order, this position is a great opportunity to make a difference in the school community.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment is required.
• Ability to follow simple directions and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Clean cafeteria, classrooms, and bathrooms after use.
• Pick up trash and maintain cleanliness throughout the school.
• Secure and lock all classrooms and doors at day's end.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Ability to follow directions

Effective communication

Basic English proficiency

Education

GED

High school experience

Job description

Perform responsible unskilled work in the care and cleaning of school buildings.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Clean the cafeteria after each lunch bell, clean tables, realign chairs, mop cafeteria.
• Pick-up paper and trash in bathrooms and hallways, clean up spills such as vomit and other mistakes which come from children or other adults.
• Pick-up paper and trash around school and grounds.
• Dump trash in classrooms, clean chalkboards every day, sweep the floors of the classrooms, dust each room high and low, and set classrooms back up for the next day.
• Wash off desks for students and teachers, move classroom desks and tables from one part of the school to another, which sometimes is either up or down stairs.
• Set up for PTA in cafeteria, auditorium, library and set them back up for the next day.
• Set up for special events and meetings.
• Vacuum floors, shampoo carpets, wash walls, fix lockers, clean rooms once after school programs are finished, wash windows, wash off graffiti, wash bathroom stalls.
• Mop bathrooms after cleaning, mop and wax hallway and classrooms floors.
• Secure and lock all classrooms and outside doors at the end of the school day.
• Clean teacher's lounge.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff; basic ability to read and speak/understand English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

GED or some high school. Some custodial experience preferable. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

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A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor.

If you are selected for custodial substitute employment you will be contacted by the Office of Custodial Services.