School Custodian | Create Safe, Clean Learning Spaces

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Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Lead Custodian and/or Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is240 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene consistent with the responsibilities of maintaining sanitary facilities
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the general cleanliness of all buildings, grounds, and equipment located on school property.
• Perform major cleaning tasks such as, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, empting trash (lifting waste paperand debris - minimum of 55 lbs.)
• Cleaning marker boards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions,and counters).
• Wash windows, window sills, and all glass doors,walls, and blinds as needed.
• Performs special duties relating to janitorial work that may not be a part of routine duties
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), fillingdispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables minimumof 55 lbs.).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Principal or Executive Director of Facilities.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked and turn off lights as needed and as shift dictates.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed ina daily shift.
• Maintains and cleans industrial janitorial equipment
• Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping andwaxing floors, etc.
• Replenish restroom supplies as needed.
• Empty all wastebaskets and trash containers inside and outside the building.
• Replace can liners and wash wastebaskets and trash containers as needed.
• Strip, seal, wax, and buff floors as scheduled.
• Check and clean yard drains weekly.
• Operate heating/cooling systems and set thermostats as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain boiler room/supply closets in workmanlike manner.
• Perform mandated inspections as scheduled
• Enter work orders into Operations Hero program
• Maintain grounds (i.e., remove trash/debris, landscape/pull weeds, trim bushes etc)
• Secure all windows and doors daily.
• Remove ice/snow from walks and entries as needed.
• Flush all flush valves at least one (1) time each week in the summer.
• Ensure that the building is alarmed as shift dictates.
• Be available for occasional non-work-day emergencies.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must have knowledge of the variety and uses of cleaning and sanitizing agents and the safety precautions necessary for their use.
• Must have knowledge of the proper care of, and ability to use, cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, power scrubbers, polishers and buffers.
• Must be able to work independently – sometimes with minimal supervision
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve proactively.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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