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Substitute Custodian

Norwalk Community School District

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Job overview

Norwalk Community School District is hiring a Substitute Custodian. The Substitute Custodian is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and safety of school facilities. This includes vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, and dusting. The role requires the ability to use various cleaning chemicals, equipment, and tools, as well as the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.

Key focus areas include Dry mop and wet mop hard surface floors, Vacuum and shampoo carpet, and Clean toilets and urinals and disinfect all restroom hardware.

Successful candidates bring Good Health, Physical Condition, and Attendance Record. Important skills include Use Chemicals, Use Equipment, Use Tools, Work Processes In Cleaning, Preventive Maintenance, and Read Labels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Use ChemicalsUse EquipmentUse ToolsWork Processes in CleaningPreventive MaintenanceRead LabelsComprehend SignsComprehend Written InstructionsCommunicationWork IndependentlyEstablish Positive RelationsOperate Waxing MachinesOperate Auto ScrubberOperate Carpet CleanerOperate VacuumOperate Custodial CartOperate Lawn MowerOperate Snow BlowerOperate Weed TrimmerOperate Telephone

Qualifications

Good HealthPhysical Condition to Lift 50 PoundsPhysical Condition to Push or Pull Over 100 PoundsAbility to Work Off a Ladder or ScaffoldingAbility to Complete Repetitious MovementAbility to Work 8 Hours Per DayPast History of Good Attendance

Full job description

Substitute Custodian JobID: 216

  • Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

  • Date Posted:

7/1/2026

  • Location:

District Wide

JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintaining the overall cleanliness and safety of the school facility including but not limited to vacuuming, dry mopping, wet mopping, sanitizing, and dusting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Ability to use chemicals, equipment, tools and work processes in cleaning and preventive maintenance of public facilities and grounds.

  2. Ability to read and comprehend labels, signs and written instructions.

  3. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

  4. Ability to work independently.

  5. Ability to establish positive relations with others.

  6. Good health as confirmed by required physical exams.

  7. Physical condition that allows for the lifting of 50 pounds, the periodic pushing or pulling of over 100 pounds, the ability to work off a ladder or scaffolding, the ability to complete repetitious movement and constant moving, standing or walking for 8 hours per day.

  8. Ability to operate mechanical equipment including but not limited to waxing machines, auto scrubber, carpet cleaner, vacuum, custodial cart, lawn mower, snow blower, and weed trimmer.

  9. Ability to use communication equipment including but not limited to telephone.

  10. A past history of good attendance.

JOB PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Dry mop and wet mop hard surface floors.

  2. Vacuum and shampoo carpet.

  3. Clean toilets and urinals and disinfect all restroom hardware.

  4. Identifies unsafe conditions and corrects in a timely fashion.

  5. Submit or complete work orders.

  6. Request supplies from the Lead Custodian in a timely fashion.

  7. Complete snow removal and applies ice melt in a timely fashion and as directed.

  8. Prepare and clean facility rooms for meetings, programs and other activities.

  9. Report all safety hazards.

  10. Secures the facility as directed.

  11. Participate as directed in all staff development training.

  12. Be prepared to participate in cross training as a trainer or trainee.

  13. Maintain a reliable attendance record.

  14. Maintains custodial rooms in a safe, clean and organized fashion.

  15. Perform other duties as assigned.

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