Substitute Custodian
Job Summary/Description:

Ottumwa Community Schools is always seeking quality candidates for substitute custodian positions to assist when employees are not able to be in attendance. These positions are on a day-to-day, on-call, as-needed basis with no guarantee of regularly scheduled work.

Sub custodians are responsible for the following duties:

• Report to a Custodial Lead who is responsible for the direction of maintenance services in the designated facility.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom supplies.
• Assist with the set-up of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. as needed.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows, reporting any unauthorized occupants, turning off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow and/or debris from sidewalks and stairs.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows.
• Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following areas:
• Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Call-in work orders.
• Assist with inventory control and security.
• Enforce and support policies established by the Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Perform related duties as required.

Hourly rate for the position is: $16.24/hour