Temporary Full Time - Substitute Custodian

Warren Woods Public Schools•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, opening, closing, and security of a school building and its grounds. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting floors, surfaces, furnishings, carpets, restrooms, and locker rooms; replenishing dispensers; handling trash and recycling; and setting up and breaking down events. The custodian may perform basic maintenance and painting, move equipment and furniture, remove snow, and salt sidewalks and entrances. The role also includes monitoring the property for fire, floods, theft, and unauthorized entry; reporting repair needs; and coordinating work with the Head Custodian, Building Engineer, and Principal. The position requires use and care of custodial equipment and hand and power tools, assistance to vendors and inspectors, and attendance at seminars and in-service training. Emergency and overtime assignments may be required. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, primarily in a school setting, with moderate to loud noise. The position involves moving throughout the building and grounds, being on one’s feet for much of the workday, working from ladders or scaffolding up to 30 feet, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, including pushing and pulling items such as tables, desks, and cabinets.
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding up to 30 feet high.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including a cordless drill and sander.
Ability to speak, read, and write at a level that permits satisfactory job performance; read and follow Safety Data Sheets and cleaning-chemical labels; read and interpret directions and procedures; and write clearly.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, general math, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to respond effectively to questions from staff, students, and the general public and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Neat appearance.
Upon request, present a certificate signed by a District-appointed licensed physician verifying physical ability to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

College or trade school classes preferred.

Responsibilities

Open and check the building; close and secure it and maintain overall building security.
Clean the building, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, vacuuming, spot-cleaning, and carpet extraction as needed.
Clean and disinfect toilet rooms and locker rooms and restock dispensers.
Replace light bulbs and tubes; prepare surfaces for painting and paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, and trim.
Set up and break down events; move furniture and equipment for cleaning and reassemble equipment afterward.
Remove trash and recycling materials; remove snow and salt sidewalks and building entrances.
Turn off water valves and electrical breakers as necessary.
Report repair needs to the Head Custodian or Building Engineer and coordinate work with the Head Custodian, Building Engineer, and Principal.
Guard the property against fire, floods, theft, and illegal entry.
Use and care for custodial cleaning equipment and assist vendors, inspectors, and contractors.
Perform emergency and overtime assignments and attend seminars and in-service training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.