Position Information

This is a substitute position working as needed by the district generally Monday through Friday. Possible shift hours: 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; actual hours may vary depending on needs. The starting hourly rate is $22.35 an hour and there is a $0.85 hourly shift differential. Benefit eligibility is contingent upon the number of hours worked per week, please click here to review the full contract.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for performing basic custodial work in assigned area. Responsibilities may include: sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms, restrooms and hallways; and setting up and breaking down rooms.

Typical Class Responsibilities

Performs a variety of custodial duties including: stripping, buffing, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming, and mopping of floors; cleaning windows and louvers; cleaning and sanitizing sinks, counters, drinking fountains, glass, restroom(s), toilets, and urinals; washing walls, woodwork, chalkboards, baseboards, doors, and handles; and cleaning carpet.
Collects and disposes of trash and recycling items.
Operates and maintains a variety of cleaning and/or maintenance equipment and tools.
Monitors supply and inventory levels and notifies appropriate individual of the need to replenish items; restocks supplies and/or inventory items upon receipt; and prevents the waste or careless use of supplies, equipment, and utilities.
Sets up, moves, rearranges, and breaks down furniture and equipment.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.). One year of relevant experience performing similar duties.

Knowledge Requirements

Applicable policies or procedures
Applicable equipment and tools
Applicable equipment and tools
Applicable chemicals and their usage
Inventory monitoring principles
Safe work practices

Skill Requirements

Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, buildings, and other facilities
Proper handling of cleaning chemicals
Using applicable tools and equipment
Monitoring inventory
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.
Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Custodian, On Call Substitute