Substitute Custodian

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Building Custodian performs all cleaning duties for the building, including cleaning restrooms, showers, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, sweeping and cleaning steps, washing windows, cleaning woodwork, telephones, doors, knobs, and metal frames, student and teacher desks, lunch tables, dusting, washing and waxing floors, and collecting and dumping trash and recycling daily. The role also involves checking and filling paper towel and soap dispensers, keeping parking lots and grounds free of debris, setting up and tearing down rooms and the gymnasium for events, responding to emergency building needs, correcting immediate safety concerns, changing light bulbs, identifying building deficiencies and developing work orders, performing minor routine maintenance on custodial equipment, assisting with weekly playground maintenance, performing or assisting with gym floor refinishing, and performing or assisting with snow removal and applying ice melt/sand. Additionally, the position involves mowing, trimming weeds and bushes, securing the building after hours or during emergencies, maintaining regular attendance and appropriate appearance, assisting with energy management efforts, adapting to different shift schedules, and demonstrating professionalism, a positive attitude, cooperation, and the ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism. The Substitute Custodian adheres to break and lunch schedules and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate, and maintain floor scrubbers, burnishes, swing machines, carpet extractors, wet & dry vacuums, touchless restroom cleaning machines and other related equipment.
Requires ability to prioritize daily task lists and assignments.
Reports unfinished task to the Lead Custodian.
Ability to read and interpret instructions related to equipment repair and maintenance.
Ability to make independent decisions based on proven cleaning methods.
Effective communication skills.
Is knowledgeable with current cleaning chemicals used, used them for their intended use and uses them at the recommended concentration and ratio.
Is able to climb ladders and scaffolding as required for the job.
Has knowledge of and uses appropriate personal protective safety equipment for the specific task assigned.
Attends safety and department meetings, including Right to Know, Asbestos Awareness, and Blood Borne Pathogens training exercises.
Has physical ability to shovel snow, operate lawnmowers, snow blowers and weed trimming equipment as required in maintaining entrances, exits, and grounds as directed.
Maintains control under stress, in disagreements, or in emergency situations.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must hold a valid driver's license
Candidates will need to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all cleaning duties for the building; including cleaning restrooms, showers, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, extracting carpets, sweeping and cleaning steps, washing windows, inside and out, cleaning woodwork, telephones, doors, knobs, and metal frames, student and teacher desk, lunch tables, dusting, washing and waxing floors, collecting and dumping trash and recycle in garbage and recycle dumpsters daily.
Checks and fills paper towel and soap dispensers on a daily basis, keeps parking lots and grounds free of debris, etc.
Sets up and tears down rooms and gymnasium for programs and events as requested or assigned.
Responds appropriately to emergency building needs to prevent additional damage to building (roof leaks, broken water lines, etc.).
Corrects immediate safety concerns within building and/or on grounds immediately within capabilities and/or reports them as soon as possible to the Lead Custodian or the Director of Operations.
Changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed or assigned.
Identifies building deficiencies and develops work orders for building or grounds repairs as soon as possible and turns into the Lead Custodian.
Performs minor routine maintenance on custodial equipment as assigned to assure it remains in efficient working order.
Assist and/or performs weekly maintenance on playgrounds as assigned by raking wood chips kick out onto asphalt and/or grass, filling in low areas under or around equipment, performs regular periodic inspections and reports any unsafe conditions found immediately to the Lead Custodian and/or Director of Operations.
Performs and/or assists with the refinishing of gym floors.
Performs or assists with snow removal of all building entrances, exits, steps and other Areas assigned. Snow is to be removed at least 15 feet out from all entrances and exits.
Applies ice melt and sand to maintain slip and fall protection on all sidewalks and steps on assigned building sites.
Mows, trim weeds and bushes as assigned.
Secures building after hours or in an emergency lockdown situation.
Maintains regular attendance.
Maintains good hygiene and appropriate appearance.
Assist as requested with the district's efforts on energy management and help identify areas of potential savings, turning off lights, etc.
Adapts to work a shift schedule other than regularly assigned at the request of the Director of Operations and/or Lead Custodian: summer hours, early out days, holidays, etc.
Continually demonstrates the ability to respect and act professionally towards fellow co-workers, staff members' students, parents and community members and resolve differences in a calm, non-intimidating, and professional manner.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and the ability to cooperate and be a team player.
Demonstrates ability to follow rules, duties, and assigned work from the Lead Custodian, Director of Operations, and/or School Administrator.
Receives and accepts constructive criticism and demonstrates a willingness to improve skills, efficiency, professionalism, and cleanliness of the building environment.
Adheres to break and lunch schedules and returns to work promptly.
Performs other duties as assigned.