Custodian - Evening Shift

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Operations, and Custodial Supervisor, performs general cleaning and light 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.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to school 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.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks, and stores supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas.
• Empties wastebaskets, removes trash, and assists in the recycling program.

Additional Duties

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

Equipment

Uses hand tools and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows safety rules, procedures, and regulations for the proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and the central office may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate with principals and others.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Performs basic arithmetic operations.
• Works in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Works above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Performs work according to standard procedures and schedules.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education to perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt