Job Summary: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable environment for students and employees. This position performs general housekeeping, cleaning, and light maintenance duties throughout an assigned school facility.
Hours: 3pm-11:30pm with weekends and holidays
Pay: $20.52
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform custodial duties within an assigned building or designated area according to district standards.
Clean and disinfect classrooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, stairways, locker rooms, and other assigned areas.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and disinfect floors and carpets.
Operate and properly maintain custodial equipment, including:
Walk-behind and riding floor scrubbers
I-mops
Vacuums
Carpet extractors
Other cleaning equipment and hand tools
Properly mix and use cleaning chemicals according to safety procedures.
Dust furniture, windowsills, window frames, ledges, high surfaces, equipment, and other areas.
Clean interior and exterior windows, doors, mirrors, and sills.
Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to designated disposal areas.
Restock restroom supplies and maintain properly stocked custodial closets.
Identify and report maintenance or repair issues within assigned areas.
Assist with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, bleachers, and other equipment for school functions.
Assist with snow removal and sanding sidewalks and steps as needed.
Assist with stripping and waxing floors.
Assist with moving furniture and other items as needed.
Manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
Follow all safety procedures and use equipment and chemicals properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous custodial or housekeeping experience is helpful but not required.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, hand tools, ladders, and other equipment.
Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely and properly.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to follow standard safety precautions.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to regularly walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders.
Must be able to use hands and arms to operate cleaning equipment and tools.
Must be able to communicate effectively and hear instructions.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Position may require working both indoors and outdoors.
Work Environment
School/facility environment with moderate noise levels.
May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, cleaning chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Must be comfortable working around students, employees, and other school personnel while maintaining a professional and safe environment.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
New Haven, IN
Skills
Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Furnitureunmatched
Furniture Movingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Lift/Move 80 Poundsunmatched
Lobbyingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Primary Schoolunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Waste Disposalunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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