Substitute Custodian Job at Grant Community High School District 124 in Fox Lake

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Substitute Custodian

Date Posted:
3/6/2025

Location:
Grant Community High School TITLE: SUBSTITUTE BUILDING CUSTODIAN

DEPARTMENT: Building and Grounds

REPORTS TO: Director of Building and Grounds/Head Custodian

SUPERVISES: N/A

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The position of the Substitute Custodian has been established to provide on-call assistance in maintaining the physical school structures and grounds in a condition of operating excellence to ensure full educational use at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary)

• Cleans restrooms and locker/shower areas in accordance with established District procedures.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Follows safety and health standards and rules established by the District.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, vacuums and dusts in accordance with established District procedures.
• Notifies supervisor concerning need for repairs.
• Works effectively unaided and with or without supervision after training period has been completed.
• Cleans snow, ice and debris from sidewalks and pedestrian traffic areas.
• Assists other custodians and team members within the building.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training is a plus.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to work accurately and neatly.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle, or feel or reach.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This is a summary of typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined here to ensure the proper functioning of operations in the Building and Grounds department. Other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.