Custodian Long-term Substitutes

The Dracut Public Schools is seeking longterm substitute custodians to cover day and/or night shift assignments. These positions could lead to a permanent Custodian is expected to work cooperatively and harmoniously with the Principal of the building in order that maximum efficiency will Custodian is expected to accept the responsibility for courtesy behavior and language in all situations involving school children visitors teachers and administrative Custodian is expected to be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of custodial supplies such as synthetic detergents soaps scouring powders waxes etc. and the proper techniques in using Custodian is expected to have knowledge of the proper use operations and care of specialized electrical cleaning Custodian is expected to be punctual in arriving at school. He/she is responsible for notifying the Principal whenever he/she has to leave the building. He/she is responsible for the physical security of the building when he/she leaves at the end of the day. Security measures must be checked in reference to doors windows lights lavatory areas boiler rooms and boilers night temperature settings Custodian is responsible for the general upkeep of clean neat and orderly school building areas. All floors lobby and corridor areas must swept between the time the teacher departs from the classroom at the close of the school day and the opening of school the following Custodian is responsible for the sweeping wet mopping dry cleaning scrubbing waxing and buffing of floors as conditions facilities must be kept clean functional and attractively presentable. Special custodian attention must be directed to the following work details in these areas:a. Urinals must be thoroughly scrubbed and washed with disinfectant solution.b. Water closet bowls must be thoroughly brushed and disinfected.c. Floors must be mopped and rinsed regularly.d. Wash sinks must be kept clean.e. Mirrors must be kept clean.f. Plugs and drains must be cleaned whenever necessary.g. Ceilings walls baseboards windows windowsills partitions doors exposed pipesand exposed metal must be kept clean and proper.h. Waste receptacles must be provided and emptied regularly.i. Soap dispensers towel dispensers napkin dispensers tissue paper dispensers must be filled regularly and maintained in a functional conditionThe Custodian will follow the accepted duty routines for the proper maintenance and upkeep of school building facilities.a. Waste paper baskets and other litter receptacles will be emptied.b. Ceilings and walls will be spot cleaned.c. Lights must be cleaned.d. Windows and windowsills must be cleaned.e. Blinds must be kept attractive and functional.f. Fans must be cleaned.g. Woodwork must be dusted and cleaned.h. Radiators and unit ventilators must be dusted and cleaned.i. Closets and cabinets must be dusted and cleaned.j. Furniture and shelves must be dusted and cleaned.k. Metallic fixtures must be polished.l. Water bubblers must be kept cleaned.m. Transoms must be dusted and cleaned.n. Baseboards must be dusted and cleanedo. Risers treads and landings of stairs and stairways must be cleaned.p. Pencil sharpeners must be emptied and kept Custodian is expected to devote his/her attention to the general handyman category of repairs.a. Installing or replacing window shades Venetian blinds or sash cords.b. Freeing jammed doors windows and desk drawers.c. Clearing stoppers and fixing leaks in sinks and lavatory structures.d. Replacing washers valves and faucets as well as small sections of piping when defective.e. Touching up of cracks in plaster or cement.f. Replacement of bulbs and fuses.g. Touchup painting of walls and ceilings.h. Keeping all mechanical equipment in a welloiled and clean condition.i. Making minor adjustments and repairs to furniture and other building equipmentThe Custodian must be able to operate the heating system and ventilating equipment efficiently and properly so that the building is heated well and fuel is burned must conform to all safety regulations governing the operation of boiler and heating fuel deliveries must be supervised and checked by the building Custodian is responsible for keeping the outside grounds neat tidy and attractive. The outside area must be policed regularly in order to keep the grounds free from discarded papers and other Custodian must sweep the steps and walks. Steps and walks will be washed down whenever necessary. Mats must be cleaned regularly. Entrance walks and exterior fire exits must be shoveled free of snow and kept free of ice. Rock salt and sand will be utilized as necessary on all entrances and exits to prevent slippery Custodian will assist the Principal and safeguarding public school property. All abuses will be reported to the Principal for corrective Custodian will assist the Principal in supervising special activity areas such as a lunchroom and will keep neat and accurate records of supplies and material used in cleaning up keeping and maintenance Custodian is responsible for the proper display and storage of the flag of the United States of storage rooms must be swept kept clean and maintained in proper Custodian must be aware of fire prevention and accident prevention procedures for public must be thoroughly familiar with the care and operation of the various kinds of hand fire must devote special attention to preventing the development or existence of any potential fire must be thoroughly familiar with fire drill procedures for the building.