Custodian

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska, is seeking a Head Custodian for a Junior High to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment. The role involves supervising cleaning staff, managing daily operations, and maintaining facilities during a 12-month, 40-hour workweek.

The position requires a high school diploma and willingness to participate in ongoing training. Applicants must be able to perform physical tasks and coordinate with school leadership and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to participate in additional training as needed.
• Strong attention to safety and cleanliness expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties to keep classrooms, hallways, and facilities in good condition.
• Open and close building per schedule; ensure doors and lights are secured.
• Maintain floors, walls, and surfaces; operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Report major repairs to supervisor and coordinate with maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with other custodians during events and daily operations.
• Respond to safety concerns and follow district policies.

Skills

Punctuality

Attendance

Reading instructions

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies, or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE

HEAD CUSTODIAN - Junior High

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Participate in additional training, as needed

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; District Custodial Supervisor

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator; District Custodial Supervisor

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months; 40 hours/week

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and grow.

Essential Functions

NOTE: This is a generalized job description, Specific duties/responsibilities vary per building. All applicants should be aware of the specific job duties prior to employment

• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Assume responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights (except those left on for safety reasons) are turned off
• Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalk, driveways, and play areas (if elementary) neat and clean at all times
• Ability to handle mechanical functions of the building
• Maintains a regular service schedule on all motors, mechanical equipment, ballasts, and lights
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and steps as necessary
• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are operating properly
• Raises and lowers the U.S. and Nebraska flag as needed
• Sweeps and/or vacuums classrooms and dusts furniture daily
• Clean corridors during the day as often as is required
• Scrubs and disinfects toilet floors daily; cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Wax and refinish floors as needed
• Cleans all chalkboards/whiteboards
• Moves furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the principal
• Makes minor building repairs as needed.
• Reports major repairs promptly to the building principal through maintenance requests
• Performs cleaning duties outside the school building (and on school grounds) as necessary to maintain the facility in a safe and attractive condition
• Reports immediately to the building principal any damage to school property
• Collaborates with other custodians and building staff to proactively address building issues
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and reports daily to the building supervisor
• Assists other custodians as needed (or applicable) with special building events such as music programs, community functions with the building, or athletic contests in the gym
• Remains on the school premises when the use of the building has been authorized and their attendance is required by the principal
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Additional Requirements

• Participate in additional training as needed
• Problem-solving skills
• Self motivativation to perform various duties and tasks
• Time-management skills
• Position will occasionally require lifting 60 pounds or more
• Ability to read and follow directions on cleaning supplies