Substitute Custodian

• Part Time Custodian Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary
• Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required
• Essential Functions: Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas
• Replaces light bulbs
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program
• Additional Duties: Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and

Responsibilities

• It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility
• Equipment Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools
• Safety

Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets
• Travel

Requirements

• Occasional travel between schools may be required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all 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 schedule set forth by supervisor(s)
• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc

Qualifications

• Profile: High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable
• New Jersey Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Ability to qualify for NJ Black Seal License Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.