Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
6/12/2026

Location:
Buildings & Grounds

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/21/2026


Custodian
The Scarsdale Public Schools are seeking experienced and dependable candidates for a Custodian position. The successful candidate will possess a strong knowledge of building cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies, as well as the ability to perform semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs. This position requires a proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment for students, staff, and the community.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Scarsdale Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Studies have shown that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every listed qualification. We are committed to identifying the best candidate for the job and recognize that that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification as described.

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian, Director of Facilities, and Assistant Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks the building at the beginning of shift for the purpose of ensuring its safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.

Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and shovels.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt