Position:  Substitute Custodian

Supervisor: Facilities Manager/Building Administrator

Classification: Classified - Hourly

Hours:  Varies

Application Deadline:  Open until filled

Start Date: As Soon As Possible.

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students.  We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application. 

Gladstone offers stipends for classified staff based on educational experience.

General Description of the position:  

• Responsible for maintaining assigned areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and the general public.
• Responsible for reporting custodial/maintenance concerns to maintenance supervisor.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers.
• Provide professional and courteous service to students, staff and the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and safe and proper use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor except for temporary disability.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, staff and general public.
• Experience in custodial/maintenance work preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience considered appropriate by the district.
• Able to pass criminal history and fingerprint background check.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform the duties as required except for temporary disability.

Essential Functions: 

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Clean and sanitize assigned areas as per daily schedule.
• Maintain equipment used in course of work.
• Maintain areas around trash and recycle containers.
• Perform other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the maintenance supervisor and administrators.

Working Conditions:  

• Required to use wide variety of cleaning compounds and related chemicals.
• Exposure to body fluid spills.
• Repetitive physical motion (e.g. sweeping, mopping)
• Constant standing/walking.
• Emptying trash containers weighing up to 40 lbs.