Night Custodian-High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Custodian-Night

Department

Operations

Bargain Unit Classification

Bargaining Unit-EARL

Reports To

Director of Operations & Safety, Building Principal

FLSA Designation

Non Exempt

Other

Pay Scale/Lane

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits

Benefit Summary

Work Calendar

260 days

Version Date

1/2026

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position performs the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience as a school custodian or equivalent custodial service, 3 years preferred

B. CREDENTIALS:

1. Certificate of good health by a licensed physician
2. Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
3. Possess a current drivers license
4. Good attendance record

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance practices and standards;
2. Some interpersonal skills;
3. Some oral and written communication skills;
4. Ability to apply knowledge of general building repairs;
5. Ability to follow directions and make decisions related to general cleaning practices and department procedures;
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
7. Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
8. Ability to organize the daily routine, organize sustained cleaning and follow-up functions of the position and work area;
9. Ability to understand the concepts of the District's building maintenance and custodial operation;
10. Ability to work with a variety of people and to work cooperatively with District staff and students in a teamwork environment;
11. Some ability in simple record keeping;
12. 12. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
13. Suited for situations that require the ability to interact well with other people, but also the ability to work independently.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Collects and disposes of trash;
2. Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers;
3. Ensures security of buildings through opening and locking doors and setting alarm system;
4. Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
5. Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as classrooms, offices, auditoriums, gyms, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings);
6. Performs minor maintenance;
7. Reports needs for repairs;
8. Runs errands;
9. Sweeps walks;
10. Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
11. May attach shelving and put up bulletin boards, pictures, etc.
12. May change light bulbs and replace fuses;
13. May check temperatures against pre-established settings;
14. May clean motor housings, ducts and other mechanical equipment;
15. May lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, cabinets, etc.;
16. May move furniture and/or set-up classrooms;
17. May remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
18. May repair minor leaks in toilets, drinking fountains, etc.;
19. May replace ceiling or floor tiles;
20. May replace washers;
21. May sand and salt stairways and walkways;
22. May spot patch walls;
23. Performs related duties assigned.

PART IV: STAFF SUPERVISION

1. Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.


RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.