Custodian

Fostoria City SD Fostoria Elementary School - Fostoria, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961388

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title:

Custodian

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Job Objectives

Performs custodial duties to protect and preserve the school building, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the director of operations informed about maintenance concerns and emerging issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Obtaining a pesticide application license may be required.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of boiler maintenance and repair procedures is desirable.
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.

Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable qualification can be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Checks daily to determine if a school activity requires preparation or cleaning up.
• Monitors building conditions during working hours. Recognizes when problems may be developing (e.g., unusual odors, noises, leaks, etc.). Immediately reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions. Maintains clear routes to fire exits.
• Performs custodial duties. Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Cleans floors and carpets. Sanitizes toilet rooms. Re-supplies toilet paper, towels, soap, etc. Polishes furniture/woodwork. Washes windows.
• Strips and refinishes floors.
• Performs minor repairs that do not unduly disrupt the routine work schedule. Avoids disrupting classroom activities except during emergencies.
• Monitors and regulates the building’s heating and ventilating equipment.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., ill children, spills, broken glass, etc.).
• Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
• Cleans, moves, and arranges furnishings, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Anticipates needs and replenishes consumable supplies to avoid interrupting the regular work schedule.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies.
• Inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Maintains boiler logs. Helps prepare boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdown.
• Complies with MSDS, AHERA, EPA, OSHA, and PERRA regulations. Ensures that custodial supplies are labeled and stored safely.
• Prepares and submits reports, records, and inventories as directed.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require a medical referral.
• Performs grounds keeping duties. Maintains and prepares equipment for storage.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris along sidewalks to public entrances.
• Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal.
• Inspects safety equipment (e.g., emergency lights, alarm systems, ground fault protectors, etc.) as directed. Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections.
• Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate…