Substitute Custodian

On call, fill in for custodian during vacation and sick time

The Position: Substitute custodian performs routine custodial and grounds cleanup on the campus including classroom, multi-use rooms, cafeteria, office, and related facilities.

Examples of Duties:

Performs some or all of the following, depending on the area of assignment and seasonality.

1. Sweeps, scrubs mops, washes, and polishes floors. Washes windows, counters, and walls. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. Cleans chalkboards and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners.
2. Maintains and makes minor repairs to buildings and fixtures. Reports other repair and maintenance needs and assists others in making repairs.
3. Cleans, scrubs and disinfects restrooms. Polishes metal work, cleans sinks, mirrors, and other restroom fixtures. Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies including paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and related items.
4. Empties and cleans waste receptacles. Picks up paper. Picks up trash containers and empties into large bins.
5. May move furniture and equipment, set up meeting rooms, classrooms, offices, multi-use, and other facilities for special meeting and events.
6. Turns lights on and off. Unlocks and locks doors and gates. Washes walks and eating areas. Cleans drinking fountains.
7. Check doors, windows, and assigned area for vandalism. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
8. Assists in general grounds upkeep activities, including but not limited to raking leaves, removing debris, mowing lawns, removing weeds and trimming branches.
9. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
10. Responds to on-demand tasks including clean-up of spills, vomit, and other body fluids.
11. Removes snakes, birds, birds nests and other varmints.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires general knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Must have a good knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques and procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions.

Abilities: Must be able to perform all of the essential duties of the position with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain tools and equipment in a working condition. Requires the ability to learn the layout and requirements of the assigned area. Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to be able to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to follow oral and written directions.

Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Must lift light to medium weight materials or equipment up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires the ability to operate and maneuver demanding equipment such as floor polishers, carpet cleaners, and extension window cleaners. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to operate equipment and read safety materials.

Qualifications: The position requires reading and writing skills sufficient to perform duties and ability to read and understand MSDS sheets (Material Safety Data Sheet). Prior custodial experience preferred.

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver’s license and First Aid Card.

Compensation: Hourly in accordance with the minimum wage.

Application Procedures: Obtain an application from:

Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union School District

16633 Elizabeth Lake Road

Lake Hughes, CA 93532

(661) 724-1231

or

https://heluesd-k12-pt.schoolloop.com/

Complete the application and return with

a) A letter of interest

b) Valid California Drivers’ License

c) 2 Letters of Reference

Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer.

We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, or delay filling this position.