Substitute Custodian - St. Helena Parish School District

SUMMARY PURPOSE

Work under the supervision of the principal and Auxiliary Service Supervisor to keep the school site clean both inside and outside of the buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma is required
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in the written form
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of routine manual tasks in the care, cleaning and general maintenance of a facility and basic knowledge of materials, methods and  equipment used in custodial work.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, climb, and lift up to 60lbs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Performs daily task and duties as assigned by the principal
• Open buildings in the morning; secure buildings in the afternoon/evening.
• Meets daily with the principal/supervisor concerning conditions of the physical plant
• Reports vandalism to principal and supervisor immediately.
• Maintains cleanliness of classrooms, halls, main entrance, office areas, teacher workrooms, restrooms, etc.
• Routine cleaning of buildings and grounds, such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing floors, washing windows, moving furniture, and keep grounds clean.
• Removes all trash from classrooms, restrooms, office areas, teachers’ workroom, etc.
• Requisition janitorial supplies and equipment as needed. Turn in list to Brenda Kleinpeter.
• Initiates work request through the principal/supervisor.
• Repairs, removes, and/or secures any unsafe equipment; reports same to principal
• Performs light maintenance functions and makes minor repairs including painting, replacing light bulbs, cleaning and replacing air condition filters.
• Climb ladders when performing certain assigned duties, i.e., washing windows, changing light bulbs, inspecting roofs and gutters, etc.
• Maintains the grounds around the school building which includes cutting, weed-eating, etching around the concrete walks, etc.
• Keeps school board owned tools and equipment working properly and responsible for all equipment assigned.

• Performs any other duties assigned by the principal, Supervisors and/or Superintendent.