Custodian; Night

Custodian (Night) – Academy School District 20

Location:

Liberty High School

Recruiting

Start Date:

12/09/2025
Estimated

Start Date:

12/19/2025

• Responsible for cleaning the facilities, including trash removal, floor cleaning, general cleaning, and sanitizing; sets up for special events; develops and promotes good relations among staff and community
• Incumbent must complete training in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and blood‑borne pathogens within two months of hire
• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in cafeteria and other areas during the workday assignment as directed
• Assists students and staff with items such as lockers, doors, desks, lights, etc. and performs minor repairs as needed
• Assists with safety drills, scenarios, and real‑life situations as needed and directed
• Attends training and in‑service meetings
• Cleans hazards, including bodily fluids, spills, etc. per best practices and current regulations
• Cleans, dusts, and straightens desks; cleans counters, toilets, sinks, whiteboards, cove bases, blinds, walls, furniture, vents, windows, mirrors, carpet, floors, and other items as needed and assigned
• Ensures facilities are safe and operational for students, staff, and the community
• Monitors water, electrical, sewer, HVAC, etc. and assists in emergency shut‑off as needed
• Moves, relocates, and transports materials, furniture, and equipment as needed and assigned
• Mows lawns and trims and edges around walks and structures as directed
• Performs any duties as assigned associated with building upkeep including painting, and other non‑routine maintenance tasks
• Performs crossing guard duties as directed
• Processes and completes internal work requests
• Removes and disposes of trash in facilities and on grounds
• Removes snow and ice
• Reports minor and major building and facility‑related discrepancies or areas of need
• Sanitizes rooms and facilities where applicable, including but not limited to restrooms, water fountains, gymnasiums, pools and locker rooms, etc.
• Sets up for regular and special events as directed
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, strips, buffs, dusts, mops, etc. floors and stairs as needed

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment, performing a wide range of custodial tasks
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently on assignments
• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions, as well as the student body
• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Detail‑oriented
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about cleaning equipment, supplies, and chemicals
• Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Some knowledge of custodial tasks of facilities, grounds, and equipment

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors and on school/building grounds.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to dust, fumes, and chemical cleaners.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while…