High School Custodian

High School Custodian – 4 days/week, 10 hours/day

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM Days of the Week: Thursday–Sunday

Spring Lake Park High School (Primary). Additionally responsible for opening and closing Park Terrace Elementary and Woodcrest Elementary on Saturdays and Sundays.

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, and Director of Human Resources, 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 the building at the beginning and end of each shift.
• 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 areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways and spreads sand and ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks, and stores supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas.
• Empties waste baskets; picks up trash and assists in the recycling program.
• Replaces light bulbs.

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

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not intended to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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 governing the proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the district’s chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

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

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate work with the principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and other contacts.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and the schedule set forth by supervisors.

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

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education sufficient for the duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Ability to pass a pre‑work physical.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Group: Custodians –
Position: Night Custodian

Rate of Pay: $21.85–27.10 /hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, Vacation, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA

Other: Night Differential $0.65 /hr. Additional differentials for Boiler’s license, Low Voltage Certification, Longevity.

Non‑exempt

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.