Substitute Custodian

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:

Principal/Lead Custodian

APPOINTMENT:

Custodians shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Custodial Supervisor to the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Shall have a working knowledge of computers.

2.Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.

3.Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Shall have the ability to sit, lift, stoop, any and all body movements as related to the job description.

JOB GOAL:

To perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

GENERAL DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall practice safe work ethics at all times.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site.
• Shall sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas.
• Shall spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Shall clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned.
• Shall sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned.
• Shall spot mop spills and remove gum and debris.
• Shall monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage.
• Shall clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Shall clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals.
• Shall clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Shall report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority.
• Shall report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Shall maintain security of buildings.
• Shall report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus.
• Shall report infractions or rules to supervisor.
• Shall wash windows and walls.
• Shall clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners.
• Shall assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Shall clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• Shall lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.
• Shall maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines.
• Shall turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
• Shall order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Shall pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings.
• Shall sweep and clean walkways and entrances.
• Shall dispose of trash according to established procedures.
• Shall wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Shall pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, material and other items.
• Shall operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shall shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
• Shall respond to emergency cleanups such as spills.
• Shall maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Shall participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district's Classified Salary Schedule.

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