Substitute Custodian en Montgomery County Schools

The substitute custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
• Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows,

furniture, and restrooms

• Remove trash and recycling
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
• Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs.

Additional Job Functions

• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
•  May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Follow oral and written directions
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
• Prior school janitor/custodian experience preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Criminal History Clearance