Head Custodian; First Shift Temporary

Position: Head Custodian (First Shift) Temporary

Head Custodian (First Shift) Temporary

Employer
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Salem School District

Under supervision, secure Salem School District property, building and related areas; perform routine custodial work and other duties as assigned.

Position Characteristics

Duties assigned are routine security and cleaning tasks subject to inspection during performance or upon completion. This position receives work direction from the Head Custodian, Custodian Supervisor, Building Principal and/or Director of Maintenance.

Examples of Duties

• Checks and secures doors, windows, utility equipment and property of the Salem School District.
• Inspects premises against damage by fire, theft and illegal entry.
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times; includes snow removal and ice melt treatment.
• Shovels, plows, sands/deices walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes and buffs floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
• Performs cleaning tasks such as washing windows, emptying waste baskets.
• Dusts and polishes woodwork, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Moves furniture, cabinets and other equipment.
• May scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors.
• May perform some of the less technical building maintenance tasks.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Cleans and sanitizes offices, classrooms, restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, desks, walls, fixtures, blinds, shades, light fixtures, etc.
• Performs minor semi‑skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi‑skilled trade work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Keeps records of work completed as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of custodial maintenance.

Employment Standards

Any combination of education and experience providing the knowledge and skills listed. Typically the equivalent to two (2) years of recent full‑time custodial experience in commercial buildings and/or facilities that demonstrates possession of the following knowledge and ability requirements.

Knowledge Of

• Methods, chemicals, disinfectants and equipment used in cleaning and caring of floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance.
• Equipment and supplies used to carry out minor repairs.
• First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability To

• Read and understand signs, labels and work schedules.
• Write and enter information on records.
• Operate floor care machines and other tools and equipment properly, safely, and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, staff and visitors.
• Work independently as well as in a team atmosphere and to complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Background Check

Candidates will need to successfully pass a background investigation to include fingerprint and criminal history evaluation.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Duties require frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and sometimes moving more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles and toxic cleaning chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually quiet during indoor night shift operations. Employees are required to work alone at night and on weekends. Must be available to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Hours

6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

2025–2026 Salary

$22.93 per hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Education Administration Programs

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