Custodian - substitute

SUMMARY:

Provides custodial services for a healthy and safe environment by cleaning and maintaining designated facilities at assigned school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans carpets; dusts and cleans blinds, curtains, and screens Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork Polishes metal work Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, plumbing fixtures, and fountains; disinfects biohazard storage areas Picks up litter, empties and cleans trash containers; empties refuse into main bin Cleans and washes windows, walls, walkways, patios and other outside areas Climbs ladders, cleans lighting equipment, and equipment and replaces light bulbs or fluorescent tubes Rearranges and moves furniture and equipment Maintains stock of supplies such as soap, towels, and tissues Maintains cleaning tools, equipment, and materials in proper condition Assists with set-up and cleaning for special events Maintains security of building by ensuring that doors and windows are locked; reports unlocked doors and windows, fire hazards and persons acting suspiciously to supervision or school security; denies access to unauthorized persons May operate a vehicle, such as a pick-up truck or van Adheres to instructions for mixing and diluting cleaners, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper usage strength and safe use Reports equipment malfunctions, needed repairs and safety/hygiene infractions to supervisor May provide guidance or training to other custodial staff Follows safe work procedures; ensures proper safety precautions, regulations, and industrial hygiene practices are observed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work Knowledge of the proper care and storage of custodial equipment and materials Knowledge of dilution of cleaning chemicals/conversion of pH charts and of the use of MSDS Ability to recognize potential safety problems and to take steps to prevent hazards Ability to operate modern mechanical equipment such as floor vacuums (wet and dry), floor buffers, carpet shampoo and steam cleaners, mops, brooms, dust pans, ladders, small hand tools, computer (timecard entry) and vehicles Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account