MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Custodian Substitute

Reports to: Facilities Manager and Head Custodian

Dept: Custodial

Terms: Year round position as needed

Days: Monday through Friday as needed to cover for short staff or for extra help

Hours: Varies but are mainly afternoon/evening when school is in session and daytime during summer break

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures a safe, clean, and efficient campus for students, staff, and the public. Performs various duties to maintain a clean and professional appearance of the schools, outbuildings, and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Minnesota driver’s license with no moving violations in the past twelve (12) months
Insurability by the district’s insurance carrier

Work Experience:

Experience in cleaning services or a related field preferred

Special Knowledge/Essential Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and basic algebra)
Fluent in understanding, speaking, reading,and writing English
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to others
Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish a variety of assigned tasks
Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals
Ability to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution
Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner
Ability to be trained to meet job responsibilities
Dependable, punctual, reliable, accurate and safe worker

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Building and Safety Procedures

Identifies and recognizes safe building conditions and school safety procedures.
Monitors building conditions, and security and safety by performing tasks such as building inspection, checking fire extinguishers, eye wash stations; locking/unlocking doors, checking windows, lighting, entries, appliances, and environmental systems to ensure hazards are not created. Promptly reports damage and security problems.
Correctly uses, posts notices, and disposes of chemicals and hazardous waste.
Follows procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to property, self, and others.
Complies with all local, state and federal safety regulations.

Building Cleanliness and Appearance

Services, cleans, sanitizes, and supplies public restrooms, classrooms, work stations, offices, cafeterias, kitchens, break rooms, multi-purpose rooms, stairs, sinks, drinking fountains, lockers, showers, windows, swimming pools, mechanical shops, cabinets, woodwork, shades/blinds, ceilings, blackboards/whiteboards, carpets, garbage cans, wastebaskets, hallways, school grounds, entry ways, and other areas as directed.
Gathers and empties trash throughout the school, out-buildings, and grounds.
Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors as well as cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming as assigned.

Building Equipment, Maintenance, and Repairs

Notifies supervisors concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operation systems.
Restocks and requisitions disposable items. Provides accurate inventory. Properly stores tools and equipment.
Sets up and tears down seating and equipment used during special events such as public conferences, sporting events, plays, concerts, and other school, public, and private meetings.
Performs seasonal cleaning and maintenance tasks to include equipment maintenance, remodeling activities, snow removal, lawn mowing, weeding, painting, field preparation, and other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Expectations

Possess fundamental technological skills to operate a computer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, walkie talkies, digital readouts, etc.
Attends safety in-services, training, and school meetings as requested.
Works in all types of weather conditions.
Reports to work each day on time, clean, neat, and in uniform.
Works weekends and holidays as needed.
Assists visiting public and staff in utilizing the facilities in a courteous manner.
Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work with interruptions.
Capable of frequent to constant standing and walking on floors, which may be concrete, terrazzo, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, wood and carpet (distances of approximately 5-10 miles/shift depending on tasks and location).
Capable of lifting 60 pounds from floor to chest level and up to 40 pounds from waist to overhead.
Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level on an occasional to frequent
Capable of carrying 50 pounds at waist level up 50 steps.
Capable of carrying 60 pounds at waist level for a distance of 150 feet.
Capable of climbing 8 steps of a ladder.
Capable of operating a buffer/scrubber for up to 1 hour at a time.
Capable of using wet/dry mops up to 15 minutes at a time.
Capable of circular motion tasks (i.e. washing, dusting, painting, etc.) with the hands up to 5 minutes at a time.
Capable of operating a snow thrower and shoveling snow up to 1 hour at a time.
Capable of operating a vacuum machine up to 1.5 hours at a time on a repetitive basis throughout each shift.
Capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time.
Capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time.
Capable of a push/pull strength of 90 pounds on an occasional basis.
Capable of pushing/pulling (i.e. bleacher sections) 72 pounds of force with hands placed 32 inches above the floor.
Capable of using hand tools requiring a grip force up to 15 pounds.
Capable of using cleaning/disinfecting chemicals on a daily basis with recognized inhalation and absorption hazards.
Capable of working in extreme temperatures, humid and dusty environments.
Capable of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to complete job tasks.
Capable of pool and locker room cleaning duties to include pulling, storing and using up to 300 feet of water hoses.
Capable of completing special duties assigned during the school year, during the summer and other non-school days.

Equipment/Tools:

Brooms
Wet and dust mops
Rolling mop buckets
Garbage liners
Garbage cans
Trash and waste cans/carts
Cleaning / disinfecting chemicals
Auto scrubbers
Shovels
2 & 4 wheeled carts
Dollies
Water and air hoses
Hand broom
Dustpan
Ladders
Extension ladders
Scaffolds
‘Geni Lifts’
Manual and power tools
Vacuum cleaners (12”+)
Backpack/waist pack vacuum
Shampooers
Shop and wet vacs
Bathroom spray/cleansing machines
Carpet cleaners
Extractors
Buffers
Cleaning buckets
Squirt bottles
Saws
Flat carts
Ice chippers
Floor products
Furniture waxers
Polishers
Sanitizers and strippers
Rakes
Computers
Security equipment/systems
Portable bleachers
Lunch/conference tables
Pallet jacks
Hoists
Other equipment as needed

Disclaimer: This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.