Custodian

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

• Position Type:
  Facilities/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Gates Chili CSD
• Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Position:
Custodian

This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. The work involves responsibility for the condition of a public building or an assigned section of a building. This position differs from Head Custodian by performing more hands‑on work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Head Custodian or other higher level staff member.

General supervision may be exercised over lower level staff such as Custodial Assistants and Cleaners. Does related work as required.

Compensation/Pay Range: $18.89/hr. (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits:

• Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance – Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Personal Time – Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Sick Time – Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time – Yes

Schedule: Full‑time or Part‑time; 10‑month (works student calendar); 12‑month

Paid hours/day: 8

• Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts and performs other cleaning duties;
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and stuffed furniture;
• Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish;
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies;
• Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment;
• Performs minor carpentry, mechanical and related tasks;
• Makes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment;
• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked in readiness for all activities;
• Checks the operation of heating systems;
• Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally maintains grounds;
• Ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems;
• Assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies;
• Maintains building recycling program;
• Paints rooms and equipment;
• Maintains swimming pools;
• Cleans and polishes buses.

• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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

Uses cleaning equipment including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, and hand tools.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

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

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care; working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;

ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes; ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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