Custodial/Maintenance - 2nd Shift

About the role

This position is responsible for providing an atmosphere that is conducive to the learning situation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Dust mopping the gym floor, stage, and bleachers.
• Dust mopping and wet mopping classroom floors and hallways.
• Vacuuming rugs and carpeted floors.
• Moving furniture including chairs, tables, and desks.
• Changing light bulbs.
• Emptying trash and carrying it to dumpsters.
• Servicing, cleaning, and supplying restrooms.
• Mixing water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Following procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitoring building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use.
• Keeping buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Regulating heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for appropriate seasonal temperatures and economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Assisting with snow removal where appropriate.
• Checking daily to ensure all exit doors are open and panic bolts are working properly.
• Surveying classrooms daily and dusting/polishing furniture, files, bookcases, and window sills.
• Moving heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or using hand trucks.
• Notifying managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Dusting furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Cleaning corridors daily.
• Scrubbing, mopping, and disinfecting toilet floors daily, and cleaning all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washing all windows on the inside and those reachable on the outside at least once each year (more frequently if necessary). Weekly cleaning for public entry windows if needed.
• Helping keep grounds free of rubbish.
• Cleaning chalkboards/marker boards and trays daily.
• Reporting any major repairs needed to the building principal, maintenance supervisor, or administrative assistant.
• Assuming responsibility for cleaning and mopping the cafeteria and kitchen floors if assigned.
• Thoroughly cleaning cafeteria chairs, tables, and benches at least twice a year.
• Moving furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities.
• Removing snow from sidewalks and spreading snow-melting chemicals.
• Requisitioning supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
• Setting up, arranging, and removing decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Complying with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Performing emergency repairs and/or cleaning services as needed.
• Keeping storage rooms neat and orderly; disposing of all cardboard.
• Performing other duties as assigned by administration.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 26 lbs.

Schedule

Work hours for this position are from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The schedule is subject to change with District demands. Overtime is required when requested.

Pay

Per the 2026-2027 Custodial/Maintenance Salary Schedule, the starting pay range is $20.28 - $21.10 per hour and is based on experience.