Substitute Custodians

Salary: $23.37 per hour Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

X Online Application

X Letter of Interest

X Resume

Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

Transcripts (if applicable)

X Three Current Letters of Recommendation

TITLE: Substitute Custodian Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or other educational background necessary for position.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning practices/procedures in an educational environment.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled building and equipment repairs.
• Ability to use landscape and snow removal equipment.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Facilities Operations Manager or Head of Building Operations

JOB GOAL: To maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.

Performance Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including, but not limited to, all sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Performs all cleaning tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, waxing, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal and all other related functions as directed.
• Performs all outdoor tasks including but not limited to: snow & ice removal, mowing, trimming, edging, leaf raking, sweeping/cleaning parking lots and playgrounds, cleaning roof drains, keep grounds free of litter, debris and graffiti.
• Sanitizes restrooms.
• Performs interior and exterior painting.
• Executes written and oral instructions.
• Maintains custodial closets and storerooms.
• Secures buildings and equipment.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as changing lamps, ceiling tiles, and various repair tasks.
• Set-up and breakdown of chairs, tables, podiums and other equipment for events and activities.
• Promptly reports building deficiencies, issues, and in-depth required repairs to the Head Custodian.
• Reports any vandalism/damage to school property immediately to Head Custodian and/or head of Building Operations.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as delegated and/or assigned by manager and/or head custodian.

Terms Of Employment Physical Demands: Very Heavy

Working Conditions: Both inside and outside. Extremes of cold + temperature changes. Extremes of heat + temperature changes. Wet and humid. Noise and vibration. Vapors, fumes, odor. Dust, limited ventilation. Toxic substances.