What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial/Maintenance - Middle School position at Metropolitan School District of Washington Township?
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Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse
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Date Posted:
10/13/2026
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Location:
Northview Middle School
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.
JOB DETAILS
Job TitleCustodian/Maintenance
EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent required
LocationNorthview Middle School
Work Schedule7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
Calendar LengthYear-round
FLSA ClassificationHourly, Non-exempt
Salary$21.00/hr. ($43,680 annually). Additional compensation for post-secondary education, bilingual status and approved industry certifications.
BenefitsPaid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a,VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision offerings. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Additional benefits information can be found athttps://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description
The Custodian/Maintenance position is responsible to the Custodial Manager, Shift Leader, and/or the Building Administrator in charge of Custodial personnel.
- Responsibilities include:
- The proper operation of all mechanical equipment.
- The routine servicing, oiling, and minor repair of all equipment.
- Replace lighting as necessary throughout the building.
- Maintaining building plumbing systems to include restroom facilities faucets, urinals, water coolers, etc.
- Prepare grounds for winter conditions to include salting and plowing of snow.
- Informing the Custodial Manager of any repairs that may require additional assistance from the District Maintenance Department.
- Continually inspecting floors, walls, windows, furniture, equipment, rest-rooms, fans, roof, roof drains, grounds, and outside equipment to insure that the entire school plant is at all times properly cleaned, maintained, and in good working order.
- The Custodian/Maintenance technician may be asked to perform Custodial duties or grounds keeping duties as assigned.
- Serves as Custodial Lead in the absence of the Custodial Manager.
- Performing a variety of work assignments as assigned by the Custodial Manager, District Maintenance, and/or Principal.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25%Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = 76% and above
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Very frequent
Ability to carry more than 50 pounds
Often
Amount to lift more than 50 pounds
Often
Amount of force to push/pull up to more than 50pounds
Seldom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Seldom
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
Often
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Very frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
Very frequent
Ability to operate office equipment
Seldom
Ability to reach in all directions
Very frequent
Climbing
Very frequent
Overhead work
Very frequent
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.-
Position Type:
Salary : $43,680