Substitute Custodian

Granger School District No. 204

Substitute Custodian

High school diploma or GED equivalent, related vocational study or training preferred. Experience in building janitorial/custodial maintenance, or equivalent. Must pass a background check. Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Assists journeyman and/or performs work as a semi‑skilled nature in the janitorial/custodial maintenance of the school grounds, facilities, and equipment; keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times.

To assist in the janitorial/custodial maintenance of the buildings, equipment, and grounds. Performs a variety of semi‑skilled custodial duties such as, but not limited to mopping, scrubbing, striping, waxing, vacuuming, etc. Positions may work either independently in routine maintenance assignments or under the technical direction of a journeyman. To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

• Provides a variety of custodial duties as needed or defined by the Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Supervisor.
• Prepares a list of custodial supplies to the Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds supervisor.
• Operates custodial power equipment; may operate automatic equipment to transport materials and supplies.
• May attend technical training courses.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Be able to perform job tasks such as: lift and carry 10‑50 lbs frequently; assist with lifting 100 lbs occasionally; load and unload products from vehicles 3‑5 ft; use push‑pull methods to move products; store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning; work from an awkward position to accomplish cleaning of equipment; be on feet the majority of the shift;
  
  be of general good health; meet deadlines with severe time constraints; noise level ranges from low to high; work near or with mechanical equipment; perform monthly safety checks; shovel and sand walkways and steps; check daily to ensure all exit doors/gates are locked and panic bolts are working properly during non‑occupancy hours; sweep, mop, empty trash, vacuum classrooms daily and dust furniture as needed;
  
  scrub, hose down, disinfect bathroom floors, toilets, urinals, stalls, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily; wash all windows inside and outside at least twice per year; keep the grounds free from rubbish; keep floors clean and attractive; close building each school day and ensure doors/windows are secured and lights off; move furniture or equipment as directed; keep an inventory of supplies and requisition replacements;
  
  report immediately to the principal any damage or major repair needed.

The custodian personnel are under the direct supervision of the Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Supervisor, who will assign specific tasks.

Full‑time position. (Insert salary & benefits if available.)