Substitute Custodian Positions

Chillicothe City School District; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Substitute Custodian to ensure a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves maintaining the facility's cleanliness, arranging spaces for various activities, and securing the premises to prevent damage and ensure safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong cleaning skills, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff. Join a supportive community where your contributions will help create a welcoming and safe atmosphere for learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to use cleaning agents and perform basic math for dilution.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary and safe environment in school facilities.
• Arrange furnishings for meetings and classroom activities.
• Secure facilities to minimize property damage and ensure safety.

Skills

Cleaning agents usage

Basic math skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Safe work practices

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/9/2025
• Location: District Office
• Closing Date: Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Substitute Custodian

JOB PURPOSE:

The job of Substitute Custodian is done for the purpose of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events).
2. Clears school facilities (i.e., classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym, cafeteria, and other areas as directed by principal or head custodian) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
3. Delivers a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
4. Informs principal, supervisor, other site personnel and students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
5. Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i.e., unlock and lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn light off/on; operate heating plant and equipment).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Repairs furniture, equipment and minor building damage for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
2. Requests equipment and supplies through the principal or supervisor for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.
3. Maintains ground and operates equipment as required.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
2. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices.
3. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff and parents. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/stooping, reading/handling, hear/far visual acuity/depth perception.

This job description in no manner states or implies these are the only duties, functions, and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.