Custodian-Evening

Frontline Applicant Tracking - RE-1 Valley Schools

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Sterling High School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediately

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a dependable and hardworking Evening Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for our students, staff, and community. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works independently, and is committed to supporting student success through a positive learning environment.

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: starting at $16.79/hour on Classified Hourly Schedule

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 260 Days

FTE: 1.0

Full-time with benefits; 5-day work week Monday-Friday

The Evening Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position performs routine cleaning, sanitation, minor maintenance tasks, and building security duties during evening hours to ensure district facilities are ready for daily operations.

• Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize assigned spaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste properly.
• Refill restroom supplies, soap dispensers, and paper products.
• Clean windows, glass surfaces, and entryways as assigned.
• Perform floor care including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning as needed.

• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and equipment issues promptly.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks within the scope of the position.
• Assist with furniture moving, room setup, and event preparation.
• Monitor and maintain custodial equipment and supplies.

• Secure buildings by locking doors, turning off lights, and conducting end-of-shift building checks.
• Follow district safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Maintain compliance with district policies and OSHA standards.
• Assist with snow removal, ice mitigation, and other seasonal facility needs when assigned.

• Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Attend required district training and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain transportation to assigned work location.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

• Previous custodial, maintenance, or janitorial experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, floor care, and custodial best practices.
• Experience working in a school setting.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Climbing, kneeling, exposure to electrical shock, heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.), exposure to weather, near acuity, far acuity, reaching, field of vision, hearing.

• Completed and submitted online application.
• A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position.
• A current, professional resume.
• Three current professional letters of reference.

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans

Insurance Information -

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from…