Custodian (2nd Shift)

Custodian (2nd Shift) JobID: 887

• Position Type:

  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

• Date Posted:

  8/21/2026

• Location:

  Middle School

Custodian

$20.15/hour

2nd Shift, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

5 hours at the Middle School and 3 Hours at the High School

BASIC FUNCTION: To lead and participate in the performance of unskilled or skilled tasks in the upkeep of assigned public buildings, grounds, and related facilities. Responsible for overall cleanliness, and to ensure a safe and orderly environment.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age

• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred, but not required.

• Experience in school custodial department or related experience preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.

• Knowledge of fire and life safety codes is useful, but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of basic techniques of custodial maintenance preferred, but not mandatory.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem solving skills

• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

• Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner.

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.

• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.

• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.

• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

• Empties wastebaskets and transports other trash and waste to disposal areas.

• Moves and arranges furniture as required.

• Removes debris from driveways, garages, and bus loading areas.

• Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and folds dried items.

• Replaces light bulbs.

• Inspects boilers and takes water samples daily during operating season.

• Sets up and takes down lunch tables.

• Sets up and takes down chairs for special events.

• Moves portable metal bleachers between football and baseball/softball fields.

• Positions and removes portable stop sign at state highway/street intersection daily.

• Raises and lowers American and Iowa flags at beginning and end of day.

• Fills in for other shift custodial absences as required by administration.

• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.

• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.

• Requests repair work as discovered and reports needs immediately for maintenance.

• Maintains grounds and performs seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn, etc.).

• Performs such yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming.

• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat.

• Performs minor adjustments and repairs to mechanical equipment as needed.

• Follows the chain of command as required.

• Restocks disposable items and provides inventory usage and data.

• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.

• Assists the public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining/setting up equipment.

• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.

• Reports to work each day clean, neat, and in uniform.

• Works in all types of weather conditions.

• Must be able to get along with a wide variety of people.

• Available to work some weekends.

• Has regular attendance.

• Reports to work when an emergency arises.

• Manages one's own time efficiently.

• Attends annual safety training including bloodborne pathogen, asbestos, MSDS, confined space, etc.

• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.

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