Custodian - Evening

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Wartburg Central High School

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Principal, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting spaces and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways, spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other building areas.
• Empties wastebaskets, picks up trash, and assists in the recycling program.

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, especially during school vacations.
• Assists parents and visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements: Follows all safety rules, procedures and regulations governing tool and equipment use; wears appropriate safety gear, including masks; complies with the district’s chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel between schools or between schools and central office may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set by supervisor(s).

• 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.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.