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

Qualifications:
You must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

Application Procedure:
Apply online with at least two (2) references - including reference e-mail address. AA/EOE.

The Ottumwa Community School District has an established policy of equal employment opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. The district also has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment, and advancement of women, minorities, and disabled. We expect the administration to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or creed.