Custodian

Position: Custodian 3:30pm - 1200am

Custodian 3:30pm – 12:00am

Join to apply for the Custodian 3:30pm – 1200am role at Independence School District
.

Job Goal

To provide all students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, and running smoothly.

Reports To

• Director of Facilities/Designee
• Head Custodian
• Principal

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and push frequently; moderate to heavy physical exercise and exertion required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a backpack vacuum cleaner (~10 lbs)

Performance Responsibilities Classroom Cleaning Duties Daily

• Empty wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners
• Sanitize sink and drinking fountain (if applicable)
• Clean restrooms (if applicable, using restroom procedures)
• Dust window ledges, bookcases, and chalk trays
• Refill dispensers (if applicable)
• Replace burned‑out light bulbs or tubes
• Dust mop tile floors or vacuum all carpeted areas
• Spot mop if needed
• Set blinds or curtains and close windows
• Clean classroom door glass

Weekly

• Cleans blackboards, erasers and dry board
• Dust blinds and light fixtures
• Cleans all furniture and equipment
• Dust high and low corners for cobwebs
• Wet mop if needed
• Inspect parking lots and grounds at least three times per week for cleanliness and security

As Needed

• Dust transom ledge and wash transom glass
• Light scrubbing and waxing
• Wash windows
• Edge all carpet
• Buff floor
• Wash out all wastebaskets

Corridor/Entrance/Lobbies Cleaning Duties Daily

• Sweep corridors adjacent to classrooms
• Empty wastebaskets in corridor lockers
• Remove marks from walls and lockers
• Sanitize drinking fountains, including wall area around fountains
• Vacuum carpet and entry mats
• Wash entry door glass
• Spot mop
• Replace burned‑out lights
• Clean hand rails

Weekly

• Wash trash receptacles in corridor lockers
• High and low dusting
• Wet mop

As Needed

• Buff and refinishes floors

Restroom/Locker Room Cleaning Duties Daily

• Empty all trash containers and sanitary napkin receptacles
• Fill all dispensers (towel, tissue, soap, and napkins)
• Sweep floors
• Clean mirrors, walls, stalls, shelves, and doors
• Clean and disinfect urinals and stools
• Clean and sanitize all sinks and piping
• Clean and disinfect all stool lids, top and bottom, and leave up to dry
• Replace all lights that are burned out
• Mop all floors
• Dust top of lockers, window ledges, and stalls
• Clean and sanitize shower piping and soap dish
• In case of damage or vandalism, clean the restroom, lock the door, report any damage to the Head Custodian, who will unlock when resolved

Weekly

• Dust light fixtures, vents, stalls, and walls
• Wash partitions with a disinfectant cleaner
• Wash all wastebaskets and sanitary napkin receptacles
• Dust corners for cobwebs

As Needed

• Strip and refinishes floor

Office/Teacher Work Room Cleaning Duties Daily

• Empty all wastebaskets
• Dust all furniture, window ledges, counters, and bookcases
• Clean glass on desks, doors, office windows, and transoms
• Clean and sanitize restrooms (using restroom procedures)
• Sweep all floors

Weekly

• Dust light fixtures, blinds
• Wet mop

As Needed

• Light scrub and re‑wax floors

Gymnasium/All Purpose Room Cleaning Duties Daily

• Sweep floor
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains
• Dust bleachers, clean behind bleachers
• Clean door glass
• Spot mop as needed

Auditorium Cleaning Duties Daily

• Empty all trash containers
• Clean carpet
• Spot mop where needed
• Sweep floors as needed (under seats also)
• Clean steps and dust ledges

General Duties

• Set up before and after special events, e.g., basketball, volleyball, banquets, PTA meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Snow removal, lawn care
• Assemble furniture
• Unload school supplies from delivery trucks
• Secure building
• Report problems to Head Custodian or supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Inventory and Maintenance of Supplies

• Have knowledge of supplies stored in custodial closet
• Maintain adequate amount of supplies in custodial closet
• Organize and keep custodial closet clean
• Maintain proper working condition of mops and mop bucket, wringer, dust mops, and trash containers

Summer Cleaning

• Duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Facilities Department supervisors, or Principal
• Summer duties as assigned

General

• Requires being “on call” during…