Part Time Sub Custodian

Dodge City Unified School District 443•Dodge City, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sub Custodian performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds, maintains equipment in functional condition, and provides custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others. The role works under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager. The listed night-custodian hours are 2:30–11:00 p.m.; occasional travel between schools or between schools and the central office may be required. Duties include securing buildings, cleaning interior spaces and furnishings, maintaining floors, replacing light bulbs, arranging furniture and equipment, removing snow and debris, maintaining grounds, handling deliveries and supplies, and removing trash. The custodian may also perform general cleaning and repair work during school vacations and assist visitors during school events. The position uses hand tools and power equipment and requires compliance with safety rules, use of appropriate safety gear, and adherence to the district’s chemical hygiene program and applicable material safety data sheets. Work takes place in school and office environments and outdoors in inclement weather, with exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate work with the principal and others.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set by supervisors.
High school diploma or sufficient education to successfully perform the duties.
State motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Check and secure the building at the beginning and end of the shift to help ensure its safety and cleanliness.
Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other building areas according to district standards.
Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors; clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills; remove graffiti and clean glass areas.
Replace light bulbs.
Set up and break down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
Clear snow from entrances and walks and spread sand and ice-melting chemicals.
Perform groundskeeping duties, clear debris, and maintain grounds.
Receive deliveries, assist with unloading trucks, and store supplies.
Deliver supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other building areas.
Empty wastebaskets, remove trash, and assist with the recycling program.
Perform general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assist parents and other visitors during special events and programs.
Follow safety rules and procedures for tools and power equipment, wear appropriate safety gear, and comply with the district chemical hygiene program and applicable MSDS sheets.
Coordinate work with the principal and others, follow supervisor work orders and schedules, and describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems.
Travel occasionally between schools or between schools and the central office, as needed.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by a supervisor.