Custodian Part-Time

Riverside Elementary School District No. 2 Maintenance & Transportation
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Job : 5882751
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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Positions Available - (4 hours per day)

Position Title:

Custodian

Classification:
Hourly

Immediate Supervisor:
Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor & Manager

Position Overview:

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all areas of a facility including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms, trash removal, etc., as well as maintaining the school building and grounds, performing minor maintenance of an assigned building, setting up equipment for special events and assisting school personnel with work requests. This position also ensures that the site retains a high standard of cleanliness and reflects a safe operating condition.

1. Following an assigned schedule clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias, gymnasiums, lounges, hallways and other facilities as assigned according to approved practices; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices and other work areas; strip, wax and refinish floors; shampoo and spot clean carpets.

2. Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.

3. Dusts and cleans desks, whiteboards and other furniture.

4. Wash exterior and/or interior windows and walls and replace lights.

5. Clean, scrub and disinfect drinking fountains and student and staff restrooms including doors, mirrors, sinks, tile, walls, floors, toilets and urinals and hardware; replenish paper supplies and soap as necessary and unclog drains and toilets.

6. Clean-up after accidents and spills, cleaning and/or removing marks/graffiti on walls and doors, changing filters, remove cobwebs, removes gum, dusting vents and cleaning eaves, beams and fixtures.

7. Pick up paper, trash and debris around school grounds, in buildings and parking lots, sweep and clean walkways and entrances.

8. Clean cafeteria and dispose of trash.

9. Empty, clean and sanitize garbage cans and replaces liners daily.

10. Remove recycling from classrooms.

11. Prepare for and handle safety inspection.

12. Inspect fire extinguishers in accordance with established procedure and request necessary service.

13. Participate in fire and emergency drills.

14. Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

15. Assist in disaster and safety plans.

16. Move and arrange furniture, tables and chairs for meetings and events; prepares classrooms and other facilities for special events and meetings; respond to the custodial needs of District staff as assigned; cleans up furniture, equipment and debris following these special events or meetings.

17. Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during fall and spring break.

18. Assist with summer cleaning including scrubbing and resurfacing floors, stripping and waxing floors, washing walls, fixtures and furniture and painting interior.

19. Unlock and lock gates, restrooms and classrooms.

20. Check playgrounds and fields for trash, broken glass, sharp objects, etc.

21. Maintain equipment inventory; requisition, pick up and store cleaning supplies.

22. Maintains equipment to ensure proper working condition, cleanliness and stores equipment.

23. Call Animal Control to remove all dogs from campus.

24. Raise and lower flags, as needed.

25. Monitor facilities for vandalism, safety and fire hazards and report to appropriate personnel.

26. Secure facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization.

27. Maintains a safe working environment in the assigned area(s), notifying…