Custodian 2nd Shift

Anticipated Vacancy

POSITION: Custodian

LOCATION: Primary School

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of cleaning and maintenance operations for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a head custodian, school principal or other superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;

• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;

• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;

• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;

• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;

• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks;

• Operates a coal or oil low pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;

• Delivers packages and messages;

• Checks operation of clocks and bells;

• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;

• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of the school building;

• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;

• Paints rooms and equipment; repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs;

• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports

Job Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have and be able to:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent;

• Have a current Civil Service classification as a Custodian or have taken the Civil Service exam and be reachable per Civil Service rules or be;

• Willing to take the Wayne County Civil Service Examination for Custodian and place within the top three positions on the Certification of Eligibles List;

• Be a self-starter, able to work well with others as a team;

• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically; working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to follow oral and written directions; willingness to do custodial and other manual tasks; thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of building cleaning or maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Application Deadline:08/21/2026

Civil Service Title: Custodian

Job Number: C613