Custodian

Support Staff – Educational Support Personnel (Non-Exempt)
Reports To: Director of Buildings & Grounds / Building Administrator

Make a Daily Impact on Our School Community

We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to the daily operations of our schools and plays a vital part in student safety, health, and pride in our facilities.

What You’ll Do

As a Custodian, you will provide custodial and light maintenance support throughout the school building and grounds, including but not limited to:

• Maintain clean, orderly, and sanitary classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, stairways, and common areas

• Collect and properly dispose of trash and recycling

• Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and urgent custodial needs

• Perform snow and ice removal and ensure safe building access and exits

• Set up and break down spaces for school and special events

• Monitor building systems (HVAC, lighting, safety systems) and report concerns

• Perform minor repairs and light maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting)

• Maintain custodial equipment and supply inventory

• Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs as needed

• Examine facilities for safety, fire, and security concerns

• Communicate regularly with building administrators and the Facilities Director

• Follow OSHA and safety regulations at all times

?? Custodial staff may be called in outside regular hours during emergencies or snowfall.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 1–2 years of custodial, maintenance, or commercial cleaning experience preferred

• Experience with floor care equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums) is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work

• Basic math, reading, and communication skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Courteous and professional communication with students, staff, families, and visitors

Personal Qualities

• Dependable, punctual, and responsible

• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

• Cooperative team player with a service-oriented mindset

• Honest, ethical, and respectful

• Physically capable of performing job duties safely

Physical & Work Environment Expectations

This position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, and repetitive motions. Employees regularly work around cleaning chemicals, equipment, dust, noise, and varying temperatures common to educational facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Supervision

• Receives daily assignments and evaluation from the Facilities Director and/or Building Administrator

• No formal supervisory responsibilities, though may assist or train coworkers

Terms of Employment

• Terms, schedule, and compensation are outlined in the official letter of employment

• Performance evaluations conducted at least twice per year

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven school community

• Make a visible difference every day

• Stable, essential role with meaningful impact

• Supportive team environment

This posting describes the general nature of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The district is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.