What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Elementary School?
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Custodian
FLSA: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective grooming skills
- Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
- Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently
REPORTS TO: Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning whiteboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
- Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
- Wash windows and sills (door glass).
- Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
- Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
- Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
- Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
- Must be able to up and down stairs, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
- Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
- Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.
- Submit all data and information as requested.
- Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
- Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
- Complete the requested paperwork.
The classified salary schedule can be found HERE.
Deadline for applications is October 31, 2025 or until the position is filled.
