Substitute, Custodian

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings, and grounds. Substitute positions pay minimum wages as set by the U.S. Department of Labor, and the State of Florida, whichever is higher.

Requirements

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to perform work requiring strength.
Ability to work continuous hours while standing.
Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles.
Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards.
Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc.
Replaces spent light bulbs.
Refills restroom dispensers.
Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors.
Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains.
Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities.
Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.
Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools, such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment, and maintenance hand tools.
Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies.
Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc.
Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned.
Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc.
Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.