Custodian

Location: Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School

Recruiting

Start Date:

02/24/2026

Estimated

Start Date:

03/09/2026

Shift: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.

-11 p.m.

Responsible for cleaning the facilities, including trash removal, floor cleaning, general cleaning, and sanitizing; sets up for special events; develops and promotes good relations among staff and community. Incumbent must complete training in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and blood-borne pathogens within two months of hire.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in cafeteria and other areas during the workday assignment as directed
• Assists students and staff with items such as lockers, doors, desks, lights, etc. and performs minor repairs as needed
• Assists with safety drills, scenarios, and real-life situations as needed and directed
• Attends training and in-service meetings
• Cleans hazards, including bodily fluids, spills, etc. per best practices and current regulations
• Cleans, dusts, and straightens desks; cleans counters, toilets, sinks, whiteboards, cove bases, blinds, walls, furniture, vents, windows, mirrors, carpet, floors, and other items as needed and assigned
• Ensures facilities are safe and operational for students, staff, and the community
• Monitors water, electrical, sewer, HVAC, etc. and assists in emergency shut off as needed
• Moves, relocates, and transports materials, furniture, and equipment as needed and assigned
• Mows lawns and trims and edges around walks and structures as directed
• Performs any duties as assigned associated with building upkeep including painting, and other non-routine maintenance tasks
• Performs crossing guard duties as directed
• Processes and completes internal work requests
• Removes and disposes of trash in facilities and on grounds
• Removes snow and ice
• Reports minor and major building and facility-related discrepancies or areas of need
• Sanitizes rooms and facilities where applicable, including but not limited to restrooms, water fountains, gymnasiums, pools and locker rooms, etc.
• Sets up for regular and special events as directed
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, strips, buffs, dusts, mops, etc. floors and stairs as needed

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment, performing a wide range of custodial tasks
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently on assignments
• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions, as well as the student body
• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about cleaning equipment, supplies, and chemicals
• Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Some knowledge of custodial tasks of facilities, grounds, and equipment

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors and on school/building grounds.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to dust, fumes, and chemical cleaners.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.
• Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching utilizing a ladder or a lift
• Works with hands above shoulder height with a weight up to 50 lbs.

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate,…