Custodian (1004657)

The Neenah Joint School District is accepting applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Custodian-1st shift at Spring Road Elementary School. The official start date is July 1, 2026, though an earlier start date, as soon as June 1st, can be accommodated.

Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, the Supervisor of Operations, and or the Director of Operations & Maintenance, perform custodial duties for buildings, facilities, and grounds, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff, and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily setup and takedown of furniture and equipment to assist in academic instruction, lunchtime, after school events and other building needs.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, flooring, walls, fixtures, furniture, windows, and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on the building, equipment, and exterior grounds. Initiate work orders for other repairs, as needed.
• Organize and perform a complete building cleaning during summer months.
• Assist with summer shut-down and fall start-up of heating equipment and cleaning of all equipment and attachments in preparation for the boiler and pressure vessel inspections. Regularly change air filters, as needed.
• Change light bulbs and electrical ballasts, as needed.
• Initiate stock requisitions for necessary supplies.
• Snow shoveling and salting of sidewalks and entranceways, as needed.
• Coordination with the nightly outsourced cleaning crew, and seasonal staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, the Supervisor of Operations, and or the Director of Operations & Maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, administrators, students, and the general public; and to work cooperatively with the operations and maintenance staff to assure facilities are clean, safe, properly maintained and secure.
• Must be a highly motivated and positive individual willing to take direction, work with minimal supervision, anticipate building needs, and make independent decisions leading to solutions of problems.
• Ability to become completely familiar with the school building and basic mechanical system operations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work with hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to work from high scaffolds, lifts, and ladders.
• Knowledge and experience in the safe and efficient use of cleaners and solvents consistent with Right to Know Guidelines.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects of 50 pounds or greater, moving furniture, operating cleaning machinery, and shoveling snow.
• Flexible to work additional hours when required to meet facility needs.
• Willingness to attend workshops and/or seminars to enhance job knowledge and skill level.
• Initiative in all areas of performance responsibilities.
• Ability to keep records of fire alarm tests, salt logs, filter changes, etc.

Additional Requirements:

• Graduation from high school is required.
• Minimum of three years' custodial experience is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug test.

Working Hours:

• First day of school - last day of school: Monday - Thursday, 8 hours/day from approximately 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m, and Friday are 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m, (includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks: Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day from approximately 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• This is a 12-month calendar position.

Note: All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.