It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
- We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
- We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
- We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
- We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
- We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
- We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
- We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.
As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.
Job Title: Substitute Custodian
Work Year: As Needed
Department: Substitute Services
Reports To: Custodial Foreman/ Substitute Coordinator
Salary Range: $17 / Hour Benefits: None
Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Note: Substitute employees are employed on an as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis. There are no benefits associated with substitute employment. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: The primary responsibility of the Substitute Custodian is to perform related duties of a custodian to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED: - Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various district sites as required
- Ability to pass District designated post-offer lift test
- Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
PREFERRED: - Previous custodial experience
- Previous school district experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Ability to understand and follow directions
- Ability to establish and maintain professional /effective working relationship with others
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor or administrator
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Demonstrate sound work ethic
- Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment
- Ability to safely measure and mix chemicals
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District’s/department’s goals. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.
- Disinfect, rinse, dust, sweep, mop, graffiti removal, scrub, buff, and wax entire facility, including, but not limited to, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, common areas, offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, stages, and custodial offices and storage areas. Secure interior doors and turn out lights
- Check restroom supplies and supply/replace supplies (toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, deodorizers, etc.) as needed
- Inspect facility and grounds for safety issues and debris
- Notify head custodian or administrator of hazardous or harmful situations
- Provide information to parents, facility visitors, and staff
- Assist with staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups authorized to use the building during assigned shift
- Set up/tear down furniture and equipment for special events. Includes setting up, cleaning up, locking/unlocking areas for access, and supporting individuals using building areas
- Change and replace damaged ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and change HVAC filters as scheduled
- Assist with cleaning outside of buildings; remove debris and gravel; clean outside windows, doors, and lighting, and clean exterior building gutters and roof drains
- Remove trash/debris from facility and grounds
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks
- Bring flag indoors in the evening, if applicable
- Provide clean-up for “body spills”
- Perform special cleaning and renovation projects
- Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by Head Custodian and Custodial Foreman
- Safely measure and mix chemicals
- Respond to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions