What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Custodian/Painters position at Whitehall City Schools?
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Working knowledge of custodial housekeeping procedures
- Working knowledge of chemicals used and their safe use
- Ability to use all custodian equipment
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Good health, physical stamina, fitness and vitality
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping duties.
- Remove snow, ice, and debris from walks, steps, and entryways as needed to assure safety.
- Help load and unload trucks, receives, checks, and stores supplies.
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Maintain the building and specific assigned areas of the building at a high level of cleanliness and sanitation doing required tasks such as but not limited to
- sweeping, mopping floors, waxing floor, general floor care, emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, trash, and pencil sharpeners
- refilling paper towel, soap, and toilet tissue dispensers, removing cobwebs, cleaning windows,
- cleaning all chalkboards at least once per week, dusting, clean student desks, chairs and tables, and polishing furniture and woodwork as necessary.
- Maintain the safety and security of the school building and grounds. Perform schedule security inspection of building, as required, to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Keep buildings in a neat and presentable fashion, play areas neat and clean (inside and outside).
- Raise the flag of the United States of America at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at or after 3:30 p.m.
- Open and secure the building each day; turn on/off lights, equipment, etc.
- Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials.
- Keep the schoolyard mowed, all debris removed, and maintained in a neat and well-kept fashion.
- Report areas that may need special maintenance or cleaning to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.
- Assist in moving and arranging furniture, equipment, etc. to support school operations and functions.
- Make minor repairs to building, furniture, and equipment, etc. and report the need for other repairs to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.
- Replenish supplies in restrooms, custodial areas, etc.
- Cooperate with other staff in a team environment to maintain school in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition at all times.
- Assist lunchroom personnel or breakfast program in the housekeeping duties of the kitchen and cafeteria including the removal of refuse and to include setting up tables, chairs, etc.
- Complete reports and forms as required to support district operating procedures and policies.
- Comply with the laws and procedures which govern the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and all waste.
- Reporting problems of a custodial nature are to be first heard by the assistant head custodian, head custodian, if unresolved, then the principal and etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by principal.
- Preparing surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, taping)
- Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Assisting maintenance staff with related tasks as needed
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
- Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
- Frequent evening and/or weekend work
JobID: 23459
Position Type:
Custodial/Custodian
Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
4/10/2026
4/10/2026
Location:
Transportation and Maintenance Building
Transportation and Maintenance Building
District:
Whitehall City School District
Whitehall City School District
TITLE: Summer Custodian/Painter (sub)
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Safety
JOB GOAL: Perform custodian work required for the routine housekeeping, care, maintenance, protection, and preservation of the assigned building, its contents, grounds, etc.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Custodial Duties:
Painting Duties
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: