PHS Custodian

Position Information

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted: 1/14/2026

Location:

All Schools

Work Group:
Custodian

Reports to:

Director of Custodial Operations, Assistant Director of Custodial Operations, Director of Facilities, Associate Director of Facilities, Supervisor(s), and Building Administrator(s).

Evaluation:
After 90‑days, annually thereafter

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Maintain the school buildings so that they are in a state of operational excellence, cleanliness, and safety and that there are no problems or interruptions to the educational process. Keep all assigned areas neat, clean, orderly, well stocked, and sanitary.

• Collect/dispose of trash, and replace can liners, wipe out waste cans in classrooms, offices, and hallways daily.
• Clean/ vacuum/ mop entrances and hallways in your area.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect all high‑touch areas and straighten desks and chairs.
• Clean and disinfect student desks or table tops daily.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and clean spills of any kind from the carpet immediately.
• Dry/wet mop or scrub with machine non‑carpeted areas.
• Keep the doors and glass clean at all times (windows inside and outside) and mirrors.
• Keep all ledges and shelves dust‑free, remove cobwebs, dust flat surfaces, vertical and horizontal.
• Clean blackboards, whiteboards, and trays daily.
• Dust televisions, computers, and monitors weekly; more often if necessary. Keep the area around and under computers dust‑free.
• Clean all display cases on top and underneath in your area as needed.
• Keep all walls, windows, doors, cabinet fronts, and other vertical surfaces in your area clean, graffiti and dust‑free.
• Keep drinking fountains in your area clean and sanitized.
• Remove all recycled materials and put them in the recycle container outside the building.
• Periodically clean the rubber baseboard molding.
• Clean and store custodial equipment properly and report any problems with it to supervisor(s) for maintenance or repair.
• Clean and maintain custodial carts, and closet(s) neatly orderly.

• Clean all fixtures daily with approved disinfectant cleaner.
• Sweep and mop floors daily using disinfectant cleaner.
• Wipe clean walls and partitions daily using disinfectant cleaner.
• Periodic de‑liming of fixtures with approved products.
• Survey and clean ceilings of foreign substances as required.
• Keep paper and soap supplies filled at all times.
• Keep all chrome, stainless steel fixtures, and mirrors clean and shiny.
• Remove graffiti from stall walls and report any damage immediately.

• Enter the security code to disarm the building.
• Punch in and out properly at the beginning and end of your shift, and anytime you leave the property during your shift.
• Turn on lights according to the energy conservation program and building needs.
• Set up and take down traffic cones & signs for student drop‑off in the morning and in the afternoon. If applicable (in some schools, the second shift custodians pick them up in the afternoon).
• Remove dirt, leaves, or snow from entrances/sidewalks and apply salt as necessary. Complete snow ice log.
• Put up the flag(s).
• Check the parking lot and ground for trash and/or inappropriate items or graffiti, and empty outside trash cans.

• Check the school calendar or activity sheets for setups, tear‑downs, etc.
• If needed, set up, break down, and clean up before and after activities.
• Monitor, unlock, and lock doors as necessary for events and activities.

• Carry radio and or pager for complete communications and respond when called.
• Check emails daily as necessary for new communications.
• Contact the Building Administrator, Director of Custodial Operations, Assistant Director of Custodial Operations, Director of Facilities, Associate Director of Facilities, or Supervisor(s), when in need of assistance.
• Police restrooms replenish supplies, toilet paper, and paper towels as needed.
• Assemble equipment and perform minor repairs/installations as needed.
• Replace ceiling tiles and light bulbs as needed.
• Check all windows, doors, and lights, arm building as necessary before…