Custodian

Custodian

Springfield School District ELM HILL SCHOOL - Springfield, Vermont

Job : 5625279

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 6, 2026

Job Summary: To clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of district buildings to provide a safe and clean learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax, and buff.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, chalkboards, trashcans, water fountains, and sinks.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and wood work.
• Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.
• Clean and stock bathrooms. Change and clean shower curtains. Scrub and disinfect the shower rooms.
• Maintain and clean displays, boards, artwork, frames, and displays. Perform light repairs as needed.
• Provide setup and breakdown of furniture in cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for events.
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems. Handle minor repairs directly. Refer carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs to maintenance staff as needed.
• Assume responsibility for the closing of the building each day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off.
• Maintain American flag on an as needed basis.
• Do minor routine maintenance of electrical (replace light bulbs), heating and ventilating vents and fixtures (i.e. changing filters), locks (i.e. oiling) and lockers.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities by reporting known safety hazards in the school immediately to supervisor.
• Monitor building and grounds to ensure standards for cleanliness and safety are maintained.
• Provide routine grass trimming, leaf raking, and maintenance of planting beds on properties.
• Remove snow from immediate walks and exits and add sand and salt as needed.
• Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies.
• Notify supervisor when he/she may be away from the premises.
• May be assigned to evening or day shift depending upon the needs of the employer.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job according to state, federal and Springfield District policies.

Supervision Received: Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by Physical Plant Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory duties. May train or assist co-workers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

• Education
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  High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Experience
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  Commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred, as well as knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.
• Language Skills
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  Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical Skills
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  Good basic mathematical skills including ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Reasoning Ability / Mental Requirements
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  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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  Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to…