High School Custodian; Second Shift

High School Custodian (2nd Shift)

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) has a job opening for a High School Custodian (2nd shift). Located in the northern section of Indianapolis, MSDWT is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

Job Title:

High School Custodian (2nd shift)

Location:

North Central High School

Work Schedule:

4:00pm 12:30am, Year-round (260 working days)

FLSA Classification:
Hourly

Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.60/hr ($32,448 annually) through June 30. $17.00/hr ($35,360 annually) starting July 1, 2026. Additional compensation given for post-secondary education, approved industry certifications and bilingual proficiency.

Benefits:
Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

Job Expectations & Requirements:

The Custodian is responsible to the Custodial Manager and/or the Building Administrator in charge of Custodial personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Keeping the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Shoveling, plowing, and sanding walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Sweeping and/or vacuuming classrooms daily and dusting furniture when requested and/or as directed.
• Cleaning corridors after school each day and as needed.
• Scrubbing, hosing down and disinfecting restrooms daily.
• Washing windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and as needed.
• Keeping the grounds free from rubbish.
• Performing such yard keeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Keeping all floors in a clean and attractive condition, and in a good state of preservation.
• Reporting immediately to the Custodial Manager any repairs that need attention and/or any damage to school property.
• Performing minor maintenance duties, i.e. changing light bulbs, changing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Moving furniture and/or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Custodial Manager.
• Assuming responsibility for the closing of the building each school day. This includes ensuring all doors and windows are secured, and that all lights are off except for those left on for safety reasons.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Custodial Manager and/or the Building Administrator in charge of Custodial personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidate must be able to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace and exhibit good attendance. The ability to communicate effectively with various publics including students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and outside and public agencies is essential. Education Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirement Percent of Time:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to carry 25 pounds:
  Often
• Amount to lift 25 pounds:
  Often
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds:
  Often
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations:
  Seldom
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter:
  Occasional
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels:
  Often
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to operate office equipment:
  Seldom
• Ability to reach in all directions:
  Very Frequent
• Climbing:
  Occasional
• Overhead work:
  Very Frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.