Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian – Facilities Lewiston Public Schools

Job TitleSubstitute Custodian DepartmentFacilities Reports ToHead Custodian at assigned building (daily direction); Facilities Supervisor (supervision) Approved ByJ. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date10/2/2026 StatusSubstitute, on-call, hourly Pay Rate$18.87 per hour Position Summary The Substitute Custodian fills in for custodial staff when they are absent, keeping the district's school buildings in a state of operating excellence. Substitutes may be assigned to any school building in the district. Essential Requirements Availability. Substitutes must be available to work Monday through Friday, on the assigned shift and according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule, and able to accept assignments on short notice. Assignments are made as needed and may range from a single shift to several weeks, including summer and snow removal. Reliable availability on the days a substitute commits to work is an essential function of the position. Fingerprinting and background check. Maine law requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check for school employees. You must show proof of fingerprints when you come in for your interview. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform seasonal grounds work, including snow removal and lawn care.
• Clean and maintain designated spaces and equipment in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide the supervisor with inventory usage data.
• Assist members of the public using the facilities with directions and with obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintain building and grounds security.

Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Qualifications

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

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial experience preferred
• Proof of fingerprinting and a completed criminal history record check

Language skills

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine correspondence.
• Speak effectively with other employees and students.

Mathematical skills

• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s.
• Perform these operations using U.S. money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning ability

• Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in standard situations.
• Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other skills and abilities

• Adapt quickly to different buildings, staff, and routines.
• Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $18.87 per hour. Substitute positions are on-call and are not eligible for the full-time employee benefits package. Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

• Regularly talk, hear, stand, and walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Occasionally sit.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, including above the head and forward.
• Frequently squat, stoop, or kneel, and bend or twist at the neck and trunk.
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp tools, and climb ladders.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails, and deliveries from trucks.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds, such as bags of salt and bulk furniture.
• Sometimes push and pull items such as tables, bleachers, and floor-scrubbing machines.
• Use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee works mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee works near or with moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays, following safety data sheets and required personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under tight time constraints. The noise level is usually moderate. ADA Statement The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Federal Nondiscrimination Notice Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.