Custodian, Substitute - Mesa County Valley School District 51 : Job Details

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Custodian Date Posted: 7/9/2024 Location: Custodians Date Available: 2024-25 Closing Date: Open until filled Job Title: Substitute Custodian Pay Program: Substitute Transitioning to Support Staff FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Building Leader as assigned Pay Range: Variable Rate $16.75 - $20.47 Work Year: 260 Days / 8 Hours (Year-Round) VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day. SUMMARY: Operating under the general supervision of the building principal and the immediate supervision of the Lead Custodian, this employee maintains a clean, safe, and inviting environment for our staff, students, and school visitors. You'll perform routine cleaning tasks and address specific maintenance needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and takes pride in creating a clean and orderly space. Note: Custodial positions outlined here work evening shifts throughout the school year. During school breaks, including holiday and semester breaks all custodians work day shifts to assist with deep cleaning tasks and special projects. Substitute Custodian - Level I of III Substitute Custodians and are assigned to different locations each day based on the needs of the District. During this period, passing specific assessments is required to progress to a Trainee Custodian. Substitute Custodians are non-benefit eligible. Trainee Custodian - Level II of III Trainee Custodians continue to float between schools as needed. During this period, trainees are eligible to apply for site-based (single locations) positions as they become available. Trainee Custodians are benefits-eligible. Site-Based Custodian - Level III of III Upon completion of the application and selection process for a specific school or location this employee is promoted to a Site-Based Custodians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Responsibility Descriptions The regular daily custodial duties and responsibilities

Regularly carrying out cleaning duties for example, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming;

Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces in restrooms, common areas, and high-touch points;

Emptying trash and recycling bins;

Cleaning windows, glass partitions, and mirrors;

Cleaning and stocking building restrooms with soap, paper towels, and toilet paper;

Safely operating and maintaining cleaning equipment, for example, floor buffers and power washers;

Responding promptly to spills or accidents to ensure student, employee, and visitor safety.

Conducting routine security checks, each shift, to ensure you lock all doors and windows after cleaning;

Adhering to safety protocols, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

The actual duties of this position may vary based on the building assignment and other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or acceptable academic programming experience required*;
• Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
  • *Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado driver's license or form of official identification required;
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check required for hire;
• Must successfully pass lifting evaluation of 35# within one month of hire, re-certification required every three years;
• Training on handling bodily fluids and spills required within 60 days of hire;
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by supervisor.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Well-developed oral communication and phone etiquette skills in English;
• Well-developed interpersonal relationship building skills, especially as it relates to students and the school environment;
• Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
• Ability to compute basic math equations especially as applies to mixing cleaning chemicals and supplies;
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building, and department procedures;
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people and students 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 administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals, including G+ Suite and Office 365 integrated educational packages,
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as scanner, copier, fax machine, etc.,
• Operating knowledge of vacuum cleaner, commercial floor buffer/scrubber, commercial floor/carpet extractors, and scissor lift at hire,
• Product knowledge including cleaning supplies, disinfectants, etc. preferred at hire.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Work is self-directed and assigned by the Custodial Supervisor and is guided by Mesa County Valley School District 51, federal, and state policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws. Work duties are routine with limited impact on the work duties or actions of others work. This position is expected to follow established policies and procedures with few adjustments. The physical demands and work environment factors 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements can vary depending on the job assignment, task at hand, and work sites. All custodial services staff can be assigned to a variety of different job assignments and work sites depending on current needs. The following physical requirements apply to all the different types of activity this position encounters:

Navigating distances and times:

Comfortably navigate around, schools, cafeterias, storage and office areas, building hallways, entrances and exits;

Walking activities are moderate in this position with daily distances of less than five miles.

Navigating Environments include:

Inside District schools and administrative buildings,

Outside during arrivals, deliveries, and departures,

Surfaces and environmental terrain can vary from (but are not limited to):

Carpet, tile, vinyl, wood, concrete, asphalt, grass, curbs, uneven gravel and dirt, uneven ground,

Work activities temporarily but often produce spilled, splashed, slopped or sprayed items on walking surfaces creating slippery surfaces that must be navigated carefully,

Outside surfaces may also be slippery with water, ice, snow or mud in inclement weather.

Maneuvering safely up and down flights of stairs multiple times in a shift when assigned to buildings with stairs. Stairs can be inside or outside.

Stationary requirement to continuously and comfortably sit or stand for up to 2 hours - activities included in this requirement include but are not limited to driving, professional learning class time, and staff meetings

Essential sensory and communicative activities include:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and/or telephone,

Continuously using, focus, color, depth, peripheral, long and near vision to monitor, assess, and determine,

Possess dexterity of hands to operate equipment necessary to perform job functions.

Dexterity and manipulation requirements include:

Operating, examining, and cleaning machinery and tools, including manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate small objects,

Occasional use of cutting tools both automated and manual. Ability to use repetitive hand motions such as sweeping, gripping, and twisting for instance,

Physical agility and strength requirements are significant and require recertification every three years:

Frequent ability to lift, carry and move boxes, furniture, equipment and other items weighing 20 pounds,

Occasional requirement to lift objects of 35 pounds; Note: items 50 pounds and over require a two-person or mechanical lift technique,

Ability to bend, stoop or squat to pick up items from the truck bed, floor, shelves, counters, cupboards or other district property,

Ability to extend arms and hands to reach shelves above head, into delivery truck, storage cabinets, and across serving surfaces.

Salary & Benefits: View all salary schedules for the current school year at: Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: