Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/12/2026

Location:
G.W. Carver Elementary School

Date Available:
07/01/2026
Position Status: Benefited
Tier 1
8 hours

Salary Range A
$15.15


Working Calendar
261 Days


Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR and Hepatitis B Health Record
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card


Purpose Statement
The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site;
ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a
variety of special cleaning operations; monitoring students in commons area during lunch
including setup and stowing away tables; serve as crossing guards and assisting in preparing
facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

This job reports to Principal/Director - Maintenance

Essential Functions
• Assists students, parents, staff and visitors for the purpose of providing safe access to and from
assigned location.
• Assists with site dust and sand removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose
rooms, pools, drivers lounge,grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and
attractive educational environment.
• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors
for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences
of violation.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of
distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Directs traffic for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and other pedestrians.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction
regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Maintains job related equipment (e.g. stop sign, vests, street signs, brushes, sweepers, buffers, etc.)
for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items.
• Monitors student and staff behavior in and around work areas, entering and exiting school grounds
(e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, drivers lounge,grounds, street crossings,
school transportation loading/ unloading zones, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance
with established guidelines, preventing injuries,ensuring site safety and a positive learning
environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying
and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose
of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting
activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Prepares site for opening and closing of daily operations (e.g. opening gates, flags, sweeping
walkway, unlock/ lock doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are safe, operational and
hazard free.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to
appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative,
site security and student safety guidelines.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of
ensuring adequate quantities for daily use and that educational areas are well prepared for learning
activities.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing
information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, accidents, injuries,
vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or
notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing
property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Assists with school-level maintenance projects as directed (e.g. transporting and/or securing
materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient
manner.
• Supports other site administrators/ staff/ maintenance/ custodial/ transportation staff (e.g. grounds,
trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including
electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and handling
hazardous materials.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents,
and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; health standards and
hazards; job-related equipment.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is
required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined
processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with
a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-
related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities;
communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team;
working with constant interruptions; applying material handling techniques; displaying mechanical
aptitude; organizing tasks.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing
information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity
to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent
stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job
requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal
temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

ExperienceJob related experience is desired.

Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


Equivalency
Required Testing Certificates

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background
Clearance
Hepatitis B Immunizations
Tuberculosis Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non Exempt September 12, 2023 A