2nd Shift Custodial Position

Brooklynschools; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for the 2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm).

Under supervision, you will clean and maintain school buildings and grounds, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with events and set-ups. The role demands light to moderate physical work, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work with staff and students in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of recent full-time custodial experience preferred.
• Successful completion of physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Clean, sanitize restrooms and apply floor finish; vacuum carpets and wash walls.
• Maintain and operate cleaning equipment; move furniture and set up facilities for events.
• Lock/unlock buildings, secure premises, and report unauthorized access.
• Assist with setup for meetings, classrooms and events; follow chemical safety rules.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
• Location:
  Brooklyn Public Schools
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Position: Custodian 2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm)*
Reports to: Director of Facilities

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performance Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean, sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, power drain snake, etc.
• Use and maintain grounds equipment and hand tools; tractor, mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, plows, loaders, forklifts, manlift, chainsaw, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand operated tools or power equipment.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Change bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles. Be familiar with breaker panels and electrical meters.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Assist with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Follow the instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as needed.

Additional Duties

• Perform minor plumbing repairs, light tree work.
• Perform general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assist parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be mobile, able to lift, carry, push and pull a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch reach/work overhead or horizontally.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to work effectively with others and follow directions.
• Able to work in an environment containing cleaning materials, dust and noise.
• Able to complete all tasks listed in the job description and similar assignments.
• Able to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of recent full-time custodial experience preferred
• Successful completion of physical and drug screening.

Terms of Employment

• Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m.
  • School Vacations:7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Day shift for all custodians
  • Summer Hours: June - August (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) exact dates based on first/last day of school year
• Salary and Benefits in accordance with Local 1303 Contract
  • Salary: $24.74 - $26.21 per hour