Assistant Custodian Dodge Elementary

Assistant Custodian – West Lawn Elementary

8 hours per day (2:45 pm–10:45 pm)/12‑month position. The training wage is $18.68 per hour, including a 50‑cent shift differential.

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways and other areas according to district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass surfaces.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional spaces.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand or ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other building areas.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in the recycling program.

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor‑cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks, and complies with the school district’s chemical hygiene program and MSDS sheets.

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and the central office, may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from the supervisor and coordinate work with the principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set forth by supervisors.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education sufficient to perform the duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance preferred.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt.