Custodian I​/2nd Shift

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• Posting closes December 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
• Current custodians (Bargaining Unit Members) may submit a letter of interest only.

Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Salary: $23.37 per hour (Per Contract).

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation

JOB # 326

TITLE: Custodian I

• High school diploma, GED, or other educational background necessary for position.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning practices/procedures in an educational environment.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled building and equipment repairs.
• Ability to use landscape and snow removal equipment.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Operations Manager or Head of Building Operations

JOB GOAL: To maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.

• Keeps building and premises, including, but not limited to, all sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Performs all cleaning tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, waxing, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal and all other related functions as directed.
• Performs all outdoor tasks including but not limited to: snow & ice removal, mowing, trimming, edging, leaf raking, sweeping/cleaning parking lots and playgrounds, cleaning roof drains, keep grounds free of litter, debris and graffiti.
• Sanitizes restrooms.
• Performs interior and exterior painting.
• Executes written and oral instructions.
• Maintains custodial closets and storerooms.
• Secures buildings and equipment.
• Maintains and marks athletic fields.
• Inspects and maintains life safety equipment.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as changing lamps, ceiling tiles, and various repair tasks.
• Set-up and breakdown of chairs, tables, podiums and other equipment for events and activities.
• Promptly reports building deficiencies, issues, and in-depth required repairs to the Head Custodian and/or Head of Building Operations.
• Reports any damage to school property immediately to head custodian and/or head of building operations.
• When applicable, maintains and operates pool facilities to ensure safe, clean conditions and optimal water quality by performing tests, chemical adjustments, filter backwashing, and water level adjustments.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as delegated and/or assigned by supervisor and/or head custodian.

Terms Of Employment: Twelve-month position. Salary and work year per contract with Local 1933.

Physical Demands: Very Heavy

Working Conditions: Both inside and outside. Extremes of cold + temperature changes. Extremes of heat + temperature changes. Wet and humid. Noise and vibration. Vapors, fumes, odor. Dust, limited ventilation. Toxic substances.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Primary and Secondary Education