Day Lead Custodian - Meadow View Elementary

Day Lead Custodian - Meadow View Elementary

• Job
• Position Type:
  Support Staff – Facilities & Grounds / Lead Custodian
• Date Posted: 2/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Meadow View Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  03/11/2026

Starting Wage: $21.31+ per hour (based on experience)

This position is full time, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, year‑round. Benefits, paid time off and paid vacation are included.

The purpose of this position is to perform general custodial and building and grounds maintenance functions.

• Perform general custodial duties including cleaning kitchen, cafeteria, classrooms, halls, windows, bathrooms, etc.; maintain building lights; remove garbage and other refuse.
• Respond to requests for assistance from principal, teachers and others and assist with building lockdown and emergency code procedures as directed.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance to buildings and equipment.
• Direct the activities of custodial and seasonal staff; prepare work schedules and coordinate employees for overtime with the supervisor of Buildings & Grounds or designee.
• Maintain building grounds; coordinate and perform snow removal and seasonal maintenance with other employees as necessary.
• Maintain lockers; change locker combinations as required.
• Coordinate and perform set up of equipment for athletic and other programs and events.
• Order custodial supplies as required and replenish supplies including paper and soap dispensers.
• Coordinate with outside contractors as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.

High school graduate with one to two years of custodial and building and grounds maintenance experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, snow blower, floor scrubber, washing machine, extractor, floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Ability to use mechanics tools, including power tools.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have current physical on file with the District Office certifying applicant is able to meet all job qualifications.

• Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of others including seasonal staff.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate decimals and percentages.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents, including work orders, time cards, building use permits, boiler test reports, pest control reports, maintenance requests, generator test records, fire inspection reports, blueprints and other building schematics, custodial handbook, boiler handbook, equipment manuals, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including bills, boiler tests, time cards, generator tests, supply requisitions, maintenance requests, etc. using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, service technicians, custodial staff, sales representatives, delivery persons, police officers, School Board members, nurses, the general public, and others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities that may include basic knowledge of e‑mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to work effectively outdoors under a variety of conditions.

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.