Custodian I - Lewiston High School

Custodian I - Lewiston High School JobID: 3954 Position Type: General Government/Custodian IDate Posted: 9/10/2026Location: Lewiston High School Additional Information: Show/HideCustodian I FacilitiesLewiston Public Schools Job TitleCustodian IDepartmentFacilities Reports ToHead Custodian at assigned building (daily direction); Director of Facilities (supervision)Approved ByJ. Langlais, SuperintendentEffective Date10/2/2026StatusFull-time, hourlyPay Range$18.87 - $21.16 per hourPosition SummaryThe Custodian I keeps the district's school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. This includes cleaning, restocking, building security, seasonal grounds work, and summer deep cleaning.Essential Requirement: AvailabilityThe employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, on the assigned shift and according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.Schools depend on clean, safe, and secure buildings every day. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, including summer work and, as assigned, snow removal or building events outside regular hours.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned.Perform seasonal grounds work, including snow removal, sanding and salting, and lawn care.Clean and maintain designated spaces and equipment in the building.Restock disposable items and provide the supervisor with inventory usage data.Assist members of the public using the facilities with directions and with obtaining and setting up needed equipment.Maintain building and grounds security, including locking and unlocking doors and reporting safety concerns.During the summer, move furniture, strip, scrub, and wax floors, and return furniture.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Schedule and Work YearItemDetailDays Monday Friday, 5 days per weekShift VariesWork year Year-round, including summer, per the district calendarAdditional hours Snow removal and building events as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or experienceHigh school diploma or GEDPrior custodial experience preferredAvailable and able to work 5 days per week on the assigned shiftLanguage skillsRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine correspondence.Speak effectively with other employees and students.Mathematical skillsAdd and subtract two-digit numbers, and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s.Perform these operations using U.S. money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.Reasoning abilitySolve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in standard situations.Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other skills and abilitiesBuild effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.Compensation and BenefitsHourly pay ranges from $18.87 - $21.16. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:Health insurance, with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employerDental, vision, and life insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible spending and dependent care accountsMaine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plansPaid sick leave, vacation time, and paid holidaysTuition reimbursement and morePhysical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.Occasionally sit.Frequently reach with hands and arms, including above the head and forward.Frequently squat, stoop, or kneel, and bend or twist at the neck and trunk.Continuously use hand strength to grasp tools, and climb ladders.Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, such as daily removal of trash bags and recyclables, cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks.Occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds, such as bags of salt and bulk furniture.Sometimes push and pull items such as tables, bleachers, and floor-scrubbing machines.Use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee works mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow and cold. The employee works near or with moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays, following safety data sheets and required personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under tight time constraints. The noise level is usually moderate. ADA StatementThe information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.Equal Employment OpportunityLewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Federal Nondiscrimination NoticeLewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.