Substitute, Custodian

Substitute Custodian

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools buildings and grounds. Substitute positions pay minimum wages as set by the U.S. Department of Labor and the State of Florida whichever is higher.

Empties trash containers pencil sharpeners and other receptacles. Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards. Dusts ledges furniture lights etc. Replaces spent light bulbs. Refills restroom dispensers. Strips cleans burnishes and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assists in the maintenance of clean safe and sanitary toilet shower and dining room facilities. Washes walls windows and glass surfaces. Uses tools equipment and materials such as mops power floor scrubber and buffer vacuums mop bucket and wringer push and corn broom floor and window squeegee dust cloths dustpans finishes toilet bowl mops and brushes ladders dollies insecticides germicides bowl acid cleaning agents seals lawn care tools such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment and maintenance hand tools. Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies. Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates boxes etc. Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings classrooms and events etc. Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower power edger hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of eighth grade providing proof if attainable or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform work requiring strength. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires standing walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities set goals and meet deadlines.

Requires standing for the majority of the day and the ability to frequently lift carry move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes foliage insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

7 - AFSCME - Custodians - F1 - 12-mo. OSP

N/A

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

Non-Exempt

0568

52

6/22/1993

9/12/2013