Job Description

PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN

• TOTAL COMPENSATION Based on the service personnel pay scale.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must successfully pass state competency and performance test for custodians.
  • Ability to perform without close supervision.
  • Ability to operation cleaning machines such as buffers scrubbers, vacuums, etc.
  • Understand the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing.
  • Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration; addition minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed; applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
• WORK HOURS: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or depending on position filling and as agreed upon with the school principal.
• EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Custodian I
• RESPONSIBILITIES: The custodian shall be responsible for:
  • Maintaining positive work habits
  • Performing duties efficiently and productively.
  • Maintaining and/or upgrading skills.
  • Maintaining personal qualities appropriate for assigned job.
• PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The following performance standards and indicators further define the job responsibilities of a custodian:
  • Work Habits:
    • Is regular in attendance.
    • Observes assigned work hours.
    • Complies with Pendleton County School policies governing employment.
    • Regularly observes established safety procedures.
    • Regularly stores supplies/equipment in a neat and safe manner.
    • Exhibits the ability to complete assigned work schedule on a regular basis.
  • Performance:
    • Reports to the principal repairs that need attention that are beyond his/her ability to complete.
    • Requests cleaning materials on proper forms and through proper channels.
    • Anticipates job responsibilities that need to be performed.
    • Operates cleaning equipment effectively.
    • Demonstrates the essential procedures of cleaning and sanitizing.
    • Performs assigned duties efficiently without close supervision.
    • Is an effective member of the building custodial team.
    • Cooperates with professional staff in the identification and correction of custodial concerns.
    • Demonstrates the ability to follow directions.
    • Makes repair to school plant, furniture and equipment that are within his/her scope and abilities.
    • Aware of the regulations (health, safety, fire) impact on the school and assist with the school's compliance to these regulations.
  • Training and Experience:
    • Demonstrates the procedures of effective cleaning/sanitizing.
    • Participates in job-related training programs.
    • Reads current articles related to job assignment.
  • Personal Qualities:
    • Accepts responsibility for the work assigned.
    • Accepts constructive criticism.
    • Exhibits enthusiasm for the position assigned.
    • Exhibits a positive attitude toward assigned work.
    • Possesses physical/emotional health necessary for effective job performance.
    • Is receptive to using recent methods/procedures of cleaning/sanitizing.
    • Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene.
    • Maintains a good relationship with teachers/students/administrators.