Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire Substitutes Custodians.  

Please complete an online application for review. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Don Stribling, Executive Director, at dstribling@apps.fluco.org. 

Job Title:                  Substitute Custodian

Salary Scale:            $90.00 Daily Pay Rate, Substitute, Non-Benefited position

Reports To:              Principal, Executive Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY

The substitute custodian will work in the absence of a regular custodian.  Assignments and locations may vary daily based on the needs of the school(s) and division.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, wax, dust and vacuums assigned area(s).
• Scrubs and disinfects toilet doors daily and cleans drinking fountains, urinals, toilet bowls, and other fixtures daily using such materials as will keep them in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wash windows, desks, tables, and chairs. 
• To be on duty when events are scheduled outside of the regular school hours (if requested).
• Empties and cleans trash and garbage containers.
• Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting  and other related maintenance activities.
• Replaces air conditioner filters and clean vents. 
• Notifies school officials concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Cleans snow and debris from the sidewalk.
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designated supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED; up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, emails, and text messages.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Virginia Driver’s license required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy physical labor.
• Climbing ladders.
• Standing for extended periods of time. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various custodial equipment and tools.
• Lifting heavy objects.
• Pushing or pulling.
• Walking. 
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. 
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to stand, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Daily assignment/daily rate of pay. Non-benefited position. Hours, shifts, and work locations may vary.

*All substitutes must attend a FCPS Substitute Training Workshop prior to the start of employment.  FCPS will notify applicants via email of upcoming workshop dates.* 

5/2023