Substitute Janitor

Twinsburg City School District; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Twinsburg City School District is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks within school facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas, maintaining equipment, and providing assistance to students and staff as needed. A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to work in various weather conditions. This role includes the use of cleaning tools and adherence to safety procedures. A valid driver's license may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Provide cleaning and custodial assistance as necessary.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluent in English

Ability to work in poor weather conditions

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Business Services, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Hours Per Day: 4-8

Salary: $13.35 per hour

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt