Job Description

Substitute Custodian: Lee County, Auburn City Schools and Opelika School District

There are lots of ways to help kids learn—and it starts with a clean environment. Give kids a fresh start every day as a substitute custodian.

Why become a substitute custodian?

• Ensure a safe, clean environment for students to learn and teachers to teach.

• Engage in the spirit of a positive school culture.

• Feel good about the work you do in your own community.

• Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

In the absence of a full-time custodial worker, the Kelly Education substitute custodian creates a clean, safe environment for students, staff, and school visitors, and acts under the direction and supervision of the school district’s full-time professional staff.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms using practices and procedures established by the school district.

• Clean, dust, and sanitize furniture.

• Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.

• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.

• Refill dispensers.

• Wash accessible interior windows. Clean blinds.

• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.

• Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.

• Assist with the setup of facilities for classrooms, meetings, or events.

• Secure classrooms or building when facilities are not in use. Turn off lights. Lock and unlock assigned doors.

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.

• Attend to urgent custodial matters when necessary.

• Report any school building or grounds safety concerns, or faulty equipment, to school district personnel.

• Report all personal injury or school property theft to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately.

• Dress in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the Kelly Education Standards of Professional Conduct.

• Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures as determined by the school district personnel.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum requirements:

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff.

• Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students.

• Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Lee County- Must be 21 years or older

• Auburn/Opelika- Must be 18 years or older

Perks you’ll enjoy as a substitute custodian:

• Paid orientation on district policies and procedures so you understand the culture and requirements of the school district

• Weekly pay

• Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees

• Group insurance options*

• Ability to create a work schedule that works for you

• Ability to select your preferred school locations

*Offered and administered by Leslie & Associates. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.

Next steps:

• Apply now!

• If you meet the minimum requirements, you’ll receive a response to your application within 48-72 hours.

• Share this job. Know someone who would make a great substitute custodian? We’re always looking for new people to join us!

Our commitment to you:

Kelly® Education is committed to our substitute employees working in safe environments. Kelly Education operates under the collective guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state officials, and school district administration, and we ensure our employees are adequately protected by school district policies and procedures.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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