Substitute Custodians

Indianapolis Public Schools; Yorktown (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated custodian to perform essential cleaning tasks within educational facilities. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in various areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong custodial skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Join a supportive team where your contributions will help create a positive atmosphere for learning and growth. If you are committed to excellence in service and have a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, floors, and furniture.

Skills

Custodial Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to lift and move heavy objects

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Supplies

Mechanical Equipment

Job description

Indiana Public Schools | Yorktown, IN 47396

Number of Work Days: As Assigned by the Director of Building Facilities

SALARY: As Set by the Board of School Trustees

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head Custodian & Director of Building Facilities

EVALUATED BY: Director of Building Facilities

Summary

To perform custodial tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director.

Essential Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. The following are general tasks which may be expected of a temporary custodian. The Facilities Director will assign specific cleaning areas and cleaning tasks.

Daily Cleaning

1. Dust mops floors
2. Wet mops floors (as needed or when requested)
3. Machine cleans floors (as needed or when requested)
4. Dusts / cleans under bleachers (as needed or when requested)
5. Cleans walls (as needed or when requested)
6. Cleans furniture (as needed or when requested)
7. Cleans white boards or Smart Boards (as needed or when requested)
8. Cleans windows (as needed or when requested)

Restroom Cleaning

1. Sweeps floors / wet mop floors with disinfectant
2. Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers
3. Cleans mirrors (as needed or when requested)
4. Cleans and disinfects walls and stalls (as needed or when requested)
5. Cleans lockers (as needed or when requested)
6. Keeps hand towels, hand soap, and toilet paper containers filled

General Maintenance

1. Changes light bulbs (as needed)
2. Sweeps areas in front of gym lobbies and outdoor walks
3. Removes trash from both parking lots

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

REASONING ABILITY:

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. The ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head or forward, and climb on ladders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. including cleaning supplies and unloading trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. including salt and bulk furniture. The employee must also be able to push/pull bleachers, tables, and scrubbing machines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly work indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position may perform additional duties and the supervisor may assign additional duties.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the School Corporation.