Custodian Substitutes

Custodian Substitute Rate: $24.90/hour

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a Site Administrator, perform a variety of custodian and maintenance

functions; assist with the custodial needs of teachers and personnel and maintain equipment in

working order.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Prepare campus for entry/exit of students and staff; open/close gates, front office,

classrooms and restrooms as directed.

2. Repair and change combinations on lockers as necessary; maintain lockers in working

order.

3. Respond to special calls from the office directing custodial and minor maintenance

activities.

4. Maintain small truck and other mechanical equipment; repair truck as necessary; change

tires and service mechanical equipment including the turf vacuum.

5. Change furnace filters and set clocks for furnaces according to prescribed methods and

perform routine maintenance on air compressors and other plant equipment, referring

more complex maintenance activities to District maintenance staff.

6. Unlock/lock doors, gates and bike racks; turn off alarms; put up and take down flags;

check for vandalism and graffiti.

7. Secure doors, windows and gates; set alarms; assist in enforcing campus rules and

regulations regarding prohibited behavior and activities.

8. Vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and clean sinks, tables and counters; wash

windows and walls; sweep, mop, strip and wax floors; dust furniture, shelves, window

sills, blinds, baseboards and equipment, wash walls and windows.

9. Erase and clean chalkboards and whiteboards; clean eraser trays and erasers

10. Empty trash and replace trash can liners; empty pencil sharpeners.

11. Arrange furniture as directed; set up for special events.

12. Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, urinals, showers; unclog drains;

clean locker rooms; refill paper towel and other dispensers.

13. Repair and replace door knobs and locks; replace light bulbs and tubes; perform minor

repairs as time permits; report needed repairs to appropriate personnel.

14. Deliver books, supplies, furniture and equipment to various parts of the campus.

15. Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies and tools.

16. Prepare monthly reports on preventive maintenance and safety.

17. As directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or High School Plant Supervisor,

custodians may be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the swimming

pool on campus.

18. Generate and monitor work order requests, move requests and other site improvements

using the district's online work order system.

19. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the cleaning of buildings

Health and safety regulations

Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment

Maintenance and repair of combination locks

Building and equipment maintenance and repair

Record keeping techniques

Integrated pest management

ABILITY TO:

Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and safe manner

Perform basic building and equipment, maintenance and repair

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Work cooperatively with others

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Meet schedules and timelines

Maintain records and prepare reports

Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from eighth grade and one year experience in

custodial work