Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps Custodian - Night Polk County Public Schools Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education Job Details Job ID: 5928725 Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:09 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Position Title Custodian - Night Custom Job Purpose This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings and grounds. Essential Functions of this Job Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles. Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards. Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc. Replaces spent light bulbs. Refills restroom dispensers. Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities. Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces. Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools, such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment, and maintenance hand tools. Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies. Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc. Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc. Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance. Non-Essential Functions of this Job Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform work requiring strength. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. Work Context Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Physical Environment Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned. Collective Bargaining Agreement 7 - AFSCME - Custodians - F1 - 12-mo. OSP Salary Grade N/A Pay Grade AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs FLSA Status Non-Exempt Local Code 0257 EEO5 52 Approval Date 6/22/1993 Date Last Revised 9/12/2013 Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Contact Information Polk County Public Schools 1907 South Floral Ave. Bartow, Florida 33830 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr