Substitute Custodian

Description: Substitute Custodian

General Responsibilities:

To assist in sanitizing the building, ensuring a clean and orderly environment.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

To strip and wax floors.

To clean windows and furniture.

To shampoo carpets.

To report to work ready to assist in snow/ice removal from sidewalks and parking lots during inclement weather.

To keep the cafeteria clean.

To keep the entire building clean and orderly.

To operate heating, lighting, and electrical controls as well as school security systems and fire safety systems.

To create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, building occupants, and the general public.

To make minor or general repairs to school furniture, equipment, or the building itself.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to follow instructions from both the head custodian and the building administrator.

General knowledge of custodial operations.

Ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Ability to read and follow directions.

Ability to do some moderate lifting and/or moving of furniture.

Serve as role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

Must have completed at least a 10th grade level of high school.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.


Primary Location:
Non-Department
Salary Range:
$13.90 / Substitute
Shift Type:
Substitute