Custodian Substitute

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, dumpster area and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Sweeps / vacuums / scrubs floors, empties trash/recyclables, washes chalk/whiteboards and dusts as needed in classrooms on a daily basis during the regular school days,
• Cleans and disinfects the restrooms and locker rooms on a daily basis during the regular school days.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day to include raising and lowering of flags and placement or removal of traffic control devices as applicable and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Monitors and regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel water, and electricity based on direction from administration.
• Notifies Building Principal or Director of Maintenance when there are problems or concerns with any of the mechanical or utility systems.
• Sets up the gym, cafeteria, library, and other rooms for special events.
• Performs snow removal and spreads de-icing material to sidewalks and entryways as needed to maintain safety.
• Performs summer cleaning to include: general cleaning of classrooms, hallways, storage areas, lockers and furnishings; carpet cleaning and removal (as needed); painting crew (as assigned), stripping and waxing floors; washing walls and windows; cleaning and replacing uni-vent filters; cleaning vents and light fixtures; other summer cleaning and light maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assists with building security at night, locking doors, checking windows, and turning off appropriate lights.
• Performs weekend building security checks and temperature records on refrigerators and freezers as assigned.
• Performs minor repairs to chairs, desks, and other furnishings.
• Replaces light bulbs, and performs other minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assists with testing and evaluation of cleaning products and/or procedures as directed by the Building Principal, Head of Maintenance or Operations Manager.
• Upon approval from the Building Principal or Head of Maintenance custodial staff will supervise community service workers or others performing work assignments.
• Day Custodian responsible for monthly fire extinguisher and emergency light checks as well as boiler chemical test.