Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
8/18/2026

Location:
Carthage Middle School

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
08/24/2026
This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either be a current custodian or currently active on a Custodian Civil Service list.

HOURLY RATE: $20.39 - $28.55 (commensurate with experience)

HOURS OF WORK : 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position

BUILDING: Middle School

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;
• Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
• Polishes furniture and brass;
• Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;
• Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;
• Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;
• May clear snow and ice from walks;
• Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;
• May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;
• Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;
• Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.

Attachment(s):

• CUSTODIAN (1).pdf