Substitute Custodian

Custodian

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of General Cleaning Procedures
• Ability to Successfully Perform Duties Assigned

Reports To: Building Principal, Head of Maintenance and Head Custodian

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain general cleanliness of the physical plant and grounds and insure a healthful and educational environment.
• Responsible for building security.
• Responsible for meeting safety requirements
• Inform the building principal of problem areas which may arise.
• Cooperate with other staff members to insure an atmosphere of mutual respect and professional harmony within the school.
• Perform such additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal to insure efficient and effective operation of the building.
• Complete all necessary physical preparations for special activities as assigned by the school principal.
• Perform such additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal to insure efficient and effective operation of the building.
• Perform regular custodial duties established for the shift assigned during the school year and during the summer including but not limited to:
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of the building.
• Keep building free of all fire hazards.
• Seep floors in designated room, mopping when needed.
• Remove waste paper and rubbish.
• Clean toilets, urinals, stools, lavatories and drinking fountains, disinfecting as needed.
• Clean door glass panes, window areas, light fixtures and replace bulbs as needed.
• Check and replenish soap, towel and toilet tissue dispensers.
• Keep drains clean and open.
• Assist in keeping lunchrooms in order including mopping cafeteria and kitchen areas.
• Dust and clean furniture, performing thorough cleaning and minor repairs during the summer.
• Take care of all emergencies and minor repairs, conducting routine maintenance checks and making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Consult regularly with maintenance personnel.
• Open the building at the beginning of the day.
• Responsible for overall cleaning of building during the summer.
• Responsible for stripping and refinishing all floors and assist with painting.
• Be available as scheduled for activities held in the building.
• Remove snow from steps, sidewalks as needed.
• Check water supplies as needed.
• Check lights and secure building at end of day.
• Prepare requisitions for custodial materials and supplies necessary to maintain and operate the building and submit requisitions to building principal.
• Promptly report necessary repair jobs that are outside custodial jurisdiction to building principal and/or maintenance supervisor.
• Assist maintenance personnel on special projects as directed by the building principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building Principal or Maintenance Supervisor.

Adopted: 05/23/88