Custodian/Groundskeeper (6 hours) at Centennial High School

Custodian/Grounds Keeper

Location: Centennial High School

FTE: 0.75

Hours: 6 Hours Per Day

Calendar: 260 Days Per Year

Salary: $20.35 - $28.17 Per Hour (Range C)

Benefits: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

Start Date: July 1, 2026, or when filled

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Purpose Statement/s

The position of Custodian/Grounds Keeper is for the purpose of providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop. The Custodian/Grounds Keeper assists the head custodian in maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; while minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain school grounds as directed by the head custodian.
• Clean building premises and school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Wash or scrub walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, windows, and mirrors, using hand or power equipment.
• Sweep and dust.
• Prepare surfaces for varnish, paint, wax, and/or polish.
• Minor repairs of equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
• Remove broken glass and repair windows.
• Mow and edge and rake grass, using power or hand tools.
• Trim shrubs and trees, using power and hand tools.
• Water lawns, shrubs, trees, and move and store hoses.
• Shovel snow and clear ice from entrances, when needed.
• Plant shrubs and maintain flower beds, as needed.
• Replace/Repair door hardware and outside lighting.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with all building personnel, students and parents.
• Understands and follows district policies and regulations relating to area of responsibilities.

Other Job Functions

• Handle minor emergencies such as cleaning up after sick people, tripped fire alarms, tripped electrical fuses, shorted bells, locked doors, jammed pencil sharpeners, broken glass, etc.
• Keep records relative to job.
• Maintain playground equipment.
• Assist in the general security and fire safety of facilities and grounds.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repair furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements – Qualifications

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
• Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment and supplies, safe work practices, district policies and regulations.
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and execute oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment).

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.