Guest (Substitute) Custodian 2025-2026

DescriptionJob Title: Guest (Substitute) CustodianPosition Function: Under direct supervision of Guest Staff Services and Custodial Services, the primary job of the Guest Custodian is to assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of custodial tasks for the building or campus while the regular custodian is off. A Guest (substitute) Custodian is directly responsible to the administrator of the building in which they are working and for all expectations set forth by the Human Resources and Custodial Services Departments. It is the Guest Custodian’s responsibility to use Absence Management and work with Guest Staff Services for daily assignments.Duties And ResponsibilitiesMust be able to work at least 15 assignments per school semester and follow through with all accepted assignments.Perform daily duties that may include, but not limited to:Dust all flat surfacesEmpty wastebasketsEmpty pencil sharpenersSweep floorsStraighten desksMop and/or spot mopClean equipment and replacing suppliesClean and service restroomsSweep assigned hallways, stairs and landingsLower flag if necessaryClean gym, locker room and auditoriumAssist with the clean-up of the lunchroomPerform weekly duties, which may include, but not limited to:BuffHigh dustingCarpet spottingReplace light bulbs as neededClean whiteboardsStrip, seal and wax floorsWash walls and furnitureClean carpetsPerform energy management functions such as:Turn off daylights and/or turn on night-lightsTurn off water in urinalsUnplug water fountainsOther items requested by the supervisor as found in the energy management guidelinesConsult with Supervising Building Custodian and/or Head Custodian relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services and cleaningRespond to office and staff request (including set-up of TV, VCR, audio systems, etc.)Report building maintenance needs or supplies and equipment needs to Supervising Building Custodian and/or Head CustodianSecure building - check windows, doors, lights and turn on security system before leaving buildingRemove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as neededSpray buff hard surface floors as requestedPerform duties relating to recycling as requestedRespond to emergencies in an appropriate mannerPerform other duties as necessary or requested by the Head Custodian or AdministrationAdditional Duties: Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, building Principal, or building CustodianEquipment: This position requires the ability to use computers and standard custodial equipment. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.Travel: Travel to work site is requiredPhysical And Mental DemandsAbility to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snowExposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP), which will require you to be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pullKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationAbility to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is neededAbility to perform as an effective team playerAbility to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitudeUse good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignmentsDisplay a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of themKnowledge of asbestos informationKnowledge of mechanical operationsQualificationsInterrelations:Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer serviceEmployee Punctuality And AppearanceIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their positionQualification ProfileHigh School Diploma or GED preferredMust pass the Physical Capacity Test (PCP)FLSA Status: Non-exempt