2nd Shift Custodian

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A Custodian is responsible for a variety of tasks including washing, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, moving, event setup/cleanup, and snow removal. Performs routine, detail, and deep cleaning along with basic maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and customer service for the Sanford School Department.

• Previous custodial experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current Maine CHRC (fingerprinting) or ability to obtain
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder
• Ability to perform snow removal
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the district (hours, locations, duties, etc.)
• Physical abilities – able to work on your feet for 7+ hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs
• Personal qualities – dependable, honest, enthusiastic, approachable
• Professional qualities – detail‑oriented, self‑directed, and able to communicate effectively

• Performs routine custodial duties: dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking supplies
• Performs deep cleaning duties: carpet cleaning, floor stripping and refinishing, furniture, walls, lights, and windows
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
• Empties trash receptacles and disposes trash into dumpsters
• Ensures all doors and windows are locked after cleaning areas
• Reports needs and concerns to head custodians
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies
• Assists in on‑the‑job training of new staff on routine procedures
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements
• Performs tasks associated with setting up, breaking down, and cleaning up of building activities as needed
• Performs snow shoveling, snow blowing, and treatment of sidewalks and entryways with salt, sand, or ice melt
• Performs light maintenance: replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned

• Ability to understand and follow multi‑step verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures
• Ability to safely use district‑provided custodial equipment and supplies
• Ability to use hand and power tools associated with custodial work

Vision: Ability required to perform custodial duties; may be required to work in areas with low lighting.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a two‑way radio or telephone.

Body Mobility: Ability to work on your feet and maintain an average walking pace for 7+ hours a day, repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction, climb and work from ladders, use equipment requiring high dexterity, and feel to perceive object size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in your skin.

Strength: Moderate lifting or carrying up to 25-50 lbs on a regular basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to work in dusty or dirty environments; regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles; exposure to odors and cleaning chemicals; exposure to weather including heat, cold, precipitation, dampness, and humidity.

Other Requirements: Ability to understand and follow multi‑step verbal and written instructions, adjust daily cleaning routine based on building activities or weather conditions, and learn and apply safety procedures and standards.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.