Night Custodian

Custodian PositionPosition Title: CustodianEmployee Group: DESPASalary Grade: 1 FLSA Status: Non exemptSupervisor Title: Principal or designeeDate of preparation: November 2015 Revised: July 2026Job Purpose: The Custodian is responsible for helping students, parents, and staff by assisting in the day to day function of the district as needed. Employees will strive to provide students and staff with a safe, clean, and comfortable environment to learn and work.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:High school diploma, or equivalent, and 1-2 years of experience requiredStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with students, adults, and the various publics that use the facilityMust be cooperative, congenial, and service-orientedAbility to work independently and as a team with minimal direction to resolve issuesAbility to communicate, read and write in English, and perform basic mathBasic computer knowledgeAbility to operate industrial-rated cleaning equipmentAbility to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor liftAbility to push/pull up to 100 poundsAbility to work in inclement weatherMust be able to work with frequent distractionsAbility to manage time and priorities efficientlyEssential Job Duties:Cusdial duties, including but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, restroom cleaning, ceiling tile and light replacement, filter changes, furniture repair and assembly/adjustment, minor painting, trash removal, graffiti removal, daily and special event set ups, daily breakfast and lunch program set up and clean upAssist head custodian and buildings & grounds staff as neededResponsible for snow and ice removal including before and after hours during the winter months and grounds upkeep year roundSupport annual maintenance projects such as carpet cleaning/replacement, painting, replacing ceiling tiles and operating machinery to strip and wax floorsMust be able to unload deliveries from vehicles and transport packages; and to lift, stack and move furniture throughout the buildingBe courteous and responsive to requestsDeal with confidential items in a professional mannerSupport administration in the implementation of school district-wide policy and regulationsDisclaimer: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Page 1 of 1