Substitute Custodian at Trotwood-Madison City Schools in Trotwood, OH

Job description

Job Objective: Performs custodial duties to protect and preserve the school building, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the supervisor and maintenance foreman informed about maintenance concerns and emerging issues. Works under the direction of the Supervisor to provide non-academic supports to ensure opportunity and access to each and every student. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Documentation of a clear criminal record. Custodial and/or building maintenance experience. Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills. Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems. Proficient in boiler operations, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures. Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position: 1. Checks daily to find out if a school activity requires preparation or clean up. 2. Upholds board policies, follows administrative procedures and complies with the Employee Code of Conduct. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies. 3. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. 4. Monitors building conditions during working hours. Recognizes when problems may be developing (e.g., unusual odors, noises, leaks, etc.). Immediately reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions. Maintains clear routes to fire exits. 5. Performs custodial duties. Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Cleans floors. Sanitizes toilet rooms. Re-supplies toilet paper, towels, soap, etc. Polishes furniture/woodwork. Washes windows. 6. Performs minor repairs that do not unduly disrupt the routine work schedule. Avoids disrupting building activities except during emergencies. 7. Monitors the building's heating and ventilating equipment and reports problems. 8. Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., ill children, spills, broken glass, etc.). 9. Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed. Complies with the District's Exposure Control Plan. Follows all reporting procedures. 10. Cleans, moves, and arranges furnishings, supplies, and equipment as directed. Custodian Revised October 2018 11. Anticipates needs and replenishes consumable supplies to avoid interrupting the regular work schedule. 12. Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies. 13. Inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Helps prepare boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdown. 14. Complies with safety regulations and environmental laws. Ensures that custodial supplies are labeled and stored safely. 15. Prepares and submits reports, records, and inventories as directed. 16. Promptly documents all injuries that require a medical referral. 17. Performs grounds keeping duties. Maintains and prepares equipment for storage. 18. Removes snow, ice, and debris along sidewalks to public entrances as directed. 19. Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed. 20. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns. 21. Inspects safety equipment (e.g., emergency lights, alarm systems, ground fault protectors, etc.) as directed. Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections. 22. Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during adverse weather conditions. Responds to building emergencies as requested. 23. Helps deal with unexpected circumstances or pressing district needs as directed. 24. Helps manage building security. Assists rental groups as directed. Directs visitors to the office. Secures the building at the end of the workday. 25. Takes precautions to ensure staff and st