Substitute Custodian

JobID: 14233

**Position Type**:
Custodial/Non-Benefited Custodian**Date Posted**:
5/1/2024**Location**:
Central Maintenance and Operations**Date Available**:
On-Going**Closing Date**:
05/31/2024

**Work Year Calendar and Hours**
- 12-month position (260 days / year), 4-8 hours per day
- Non-benefited
- Daily work hours**:May vary**

**Salary**
- Support Salary Grade S03**:$16.80 per hour**
- Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is _**_non_**_-_**_exempt_**_ from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System._

**Role**

The **Substitute Custodian** (Non-Benefited) performs custodial functions at FCPS facilities on an assigned basis. This position reports to the Operations Department, works under the supervision of the Custodial Services Manager, receives operational assignment instructions from the Custodial Services Specialists, and can be expected to receive custodial duty assignments to any FCPS facility for a designated time.
**Essential Functions**

Reporting directly to the Custodial Support Specialist, the Substitute Custodian performs the following duties:
**Custodial Duties**
- Performs the duties of a Custodian in various locations.
- Travels to and performs custodial work assignments at all FCPS facilities, possibly going to multiple locations in one work shift.
- Ability to respond around-the-clock to all emergency situations at all FCPS facilities.
- Continual monitoring of company-provided communications device (i.e. cellular phone).
- Adjusts work schedules, shifts, and/or locations on short notice.
- Works as an essential employee as required by BOE Regulation 400-2.
- Works well independently and with limited supervision on a variety of job assignments.
- Consistently performs daily custodial tasks in assigned school including: empty trash and recycle containers, remove visible dirt and debris from floors, wet mop all hard surface floors, rearrange furniture, and clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and drinking fountains.
- Consistently performs periodic custodial tasks in assigned area including: low and high dusting, window cleaning, wiping down furniture and work surfaces, burnishing tile floors, and washing walls.
- Performs seasonal tasks including: snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding.
- Performs deep cleaning tasks including: refinishing tile floors, refinishing wood floors, high cleaning from a ladder or man lift, washing furniture, and deep cleaning carpets.
- Performs as-needed custodial tasks including: graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, minor repairs on custodial equipment and minor maintenance, and repair of building furniture and equipment.
- Consistently maintains assigned area at or above a level of cleanliness rated as “good” or higher on the Custodial Inspection Form.
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities throughout the facility on an ongoing basis.
- Consistently reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely, and maintains an acceptable pattern of attendance that must not adversely affect the overall productivity of the group, infringe on coworkers, or adversely impact the overall cleanliness of the facility.
- Consistently responds positively to change while showing a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.
- Consistently displays an attitude of teamwork/cooperation/professionalism along with an ability to follow both written and verbal directions with mínimal follow-up.

**Occupational Safety Duties**
- Maintains work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and insures all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures.
- Monitors activities in and around all work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and insuring site safety.
- Operates powered work platforms, man lifts, forklifts, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and string trimmers according to applicable regulations and safety procedures.
- Operates, inspects, and maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of insuring availability in safe operating condition.
- Communicates immediately any unsafe working condition, broken equipment, or any issue requiring the submission of a work order.
- Works in a safe and efficient manner at all times and reports all incidents to the lead or assistant lead where conditions or working habits of others may be unsafe for staff, students or others.

**Other Functions**
- Responds in a timely manner to facility emergencies (including those occurring after normal working hours, weekends, or holidays).
- Reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.
- Communicates in a manner that enhances productivity and build