Substitute - School Custodian

Lincoln Parish School District; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Lincoln Parish School District is seeking a Substitute School Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities under the supervision of the Principal and District Supervisor. This role supports daily operations and helps ensure a sanitary, well‑lit learning environment for students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include cleaning assigned areas, setting up furniture for meetings and events, inspecting for safety, assisting with grounds work, and reporting repairs to keep facilities in good

Qualifications

• Sufficient ability to follow written instructions and schedules.
• Sufficient ability to follow directions and work well with others.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties in classrooms, offices, gyms, and facilities as directed.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings and events.
• Attend district in-service trainings for new procedures.
• Clean facilities to maintain sanitation, safety, and attractiveness.
• Assist in seasonal grounds work (lawn).
• Scan in/out daily using biometric reader for attendance.
• Deliver items to distribute materials to proper locations.
• Respond to safety/operational concerns and take appropriate action.
• Inspect facilities to ensure safety and identify necessary repairs.
• Lift up to 30 pounds unassisted as needed for tasks.
• Work at heights up to 12 feet using ladders/scaffolding for maintenance tasks.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations (open gates, disarm systems, lights, etc.).
• Secure facilities to minimize damage and liability.

Skills

Follow written instr.

Follow directions & teamwork

HS Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Sufficient ability to follow written instructions and schedules
• Sufficient ability to follow directions and work well with others
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Substitute School Custodian

Qualifications

• Sufficient ability to follow written instructions and schedules
• Sufficient ability to follow directions and work well with others
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Reports to: District supervisor and school administration

Job Goal:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and District Supervisor, maintains an attractive, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff, and the public; provides equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure to the school district in the absence of a regular school custodian

Essential Functions

• Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate by Head Custodian or Administration.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
• Attends district in-service training(s) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Cleans assigned school district facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gyms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, attractive environment.
• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (lawn).
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met. Employee must scan in and out daily using the biometric reader.
• Delivers various items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate places.
• Helps to respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring site is suitable for safe operations and maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying any repairs that may be necessary due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Lifts up to 30 pounds unassisted for the purpose of lifting equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Performs work at heights of up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Prepares school facilities for daily operations (e.g., opening gates and building access doors, disarming security systems, turning on lights, raising flags, placing crosswalk signs, performing minor repairs, locking all doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school facilities are operational and safe.
• Secures school facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the school district.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective, functioning of the work unit.

Terms of Employment

As needed