Substitute Custodian

Madera County Superintendent of Schools

Substitute Custodian

Job Description

Under general supervision to perform a variety of tasks involving general cleaning and routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds. The primary responsibility of this classification is to provide students and/or staff with a clean, safe, attractive, and efficient place in which to learn and work.

Essential Elements

• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Dust and clean classrooms and offices, wash walls, woodwork, and other surfaces, and wash windows and door glass.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, and wax floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, and fixtures.
• Replenish paper supplies, soap dispensers, and storage areas.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of trash.
• Routinely inspect buildings and grounds to ensure proper maintenance and safety.
• Pick up supplies and equipment as needed.
• Perform minor building and custodial equipment maintenance.
• Advise Manager Maintenance and Grounds of necessary repairs.
• Move, arrange, and set up classroom and office equipment, supplies, and furniture.
• May maintain exterior grounds, including the mowing and edging of lawns.
• May use hand tools to work soil, remove weeds, undergrowth, and debris from landscaped areas.
• May oversee the work of student assistants.
• Maintain security and safety of buildings.
• May assist building administrators in working with special groups who use the building during off hours.
• May arm and/or disarm intrusion alarm systems.
• Respond as necessary to the intrusion and/or farm alarm systems or due to emergency situations.
• Attend staff and inservice training meetings.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, supplies, tools, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of methods, supplies, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
• Safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Proper hygiene practices and procedures.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Methods of collecting and organizing data and information.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to

• Use supplies, tools, and equipment required in custodial work safely and effectively.
• Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Climb ladders.
• As required, return to a worksite outside of normal assigned working hours in response to intrusion and/or fire alarms or due to emergency situations.
• Train student assistants if requested.
• Work at any employer work location.
• Work a flexible schedule as deemed necessary by administration.
• Handle emergencies in case of accident or illness.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with physically and developmentally disabled children.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Prepare records and reports related to assigned activities.
• React with flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to changing situations and needs.
• Interact effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Work effectively with a student population.
• Demonstrate a patient understanding and receptive attitude toward children with special needs, including those with disruptive emotional characteristics.
• Work collaboratively in teams and with families.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Contribute to a positive working environment.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment.
• The employee may occasionally work in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to noise and fumes from equipment operation.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Physical demands: Perform strenuous physical work in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, moving, and controlling heavy objects, such as furniture or equipment.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Reaching overhead and above the shoulders, bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others.

Requirements

• Under general supervision to perform a variety of tasks involving general cleaning and routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• The primary responsibility of this classification is to provide students and/or staff with a clean, safe, attractive, and efficient place in which to learn and work.
• Substitute employees in this classification receive general supervision from an assigned administrator and work on a regular basis within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License.
• One year experience in custodial work is preferred.
• The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

Application Procedure

The following items must be submitted:

1. Completed MCOE Application
2. Verification of graduation from high school or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Submit above items to:

Lizbeth Carrello Human Resources Madera County Superintendent of Schools 1105 S. Madera Avenue Madera, CA 93637

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee. Interview dates will be individually arranged for selected applicants.

Comments and Other Information

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• Madera County Superintendent of Schools Website
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