Custodian

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska, is seeking a Custodian for a middle school to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment. The role includes opening/closing the building, maintaining facilities, and supporting daily operations.

You will manage routine cleaning, operate building systems, and coordinate minor repairs while adhering to district policy and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Participation in training as needed to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the building each day and ensure all doors and windows are secured.
• Keep the building, sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Operate and maintain building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform regular servicing of motors, ballast, lights, and other fixtures.
• Adjust heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for comfort and efficiency.
• Shovel, plow, or sand walks, driveways, and steps as needed.
• Inspect exit doors daily and ensure safe operation.
• Dust, sweep, and vacuum classrooms; clean chalkboards/whiteboards weekly.
• Wash windows inside and outside at least twice yearly; maintain floors in good condition.
• Move furniture for activities and perform minor repairs; report major repairs promptly.
• Carry out yard duties to keep grounds safe and attractive.
• Remain on site during school hours and during approved non-school hours for events.
• Perform weekend building checks and participate in rotations with the senior high for weekend activities.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not 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 Superintendent.

Job Title

CUSTODIAN - Middle School

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Participate in training as needed

Reports To

Building Administrator / Custodial Supervisor

Receives Guidance From

Building Administrator / Custodial Supervisor

Evaluation

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

Terms of Employment

12 months; Full Time

Job Goal

To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn

Essential Functions

• Assume responsibility for the opening and 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
• Keep 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
• Maintain a regular service schedule on all motors, mechanical equipment, ballasts, lights
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
• Shovel, plow, and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as necessary
• Check daily to insure that all exit doors are operating properly
• Dust furniture according to weekly schedule
• Sweep and vacuum classrooms daily
• Able to wet/dry strip wax on floors, required for yearly maintenance
• Able to wax floors for yearly maintenance
• Clean corridors during the day as often as is required
• Scrub and disinfect toilet floors daily, clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains
• Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice a year and more frequently if necessary
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Clean all chalkboards/whiteboards at least once a week
• Move furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the principal
• Make such minor building repairs as he/she is capable
• Report major repairs needed promptly to the building principal through maintenance request
• Perform such yard keeping chores as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe, attractive condition
• Report immediately to the building principal any damage to school property
• Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his attendance required by the principal
• If an elementary building, perform weekly playground inspections (with paperwork and maintenance as required)
• Perform weekend building check including freezers, HVAC, doors, and lights
• Will be in a scheduled rotation with Senior High for weekend activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Position will occasionally require lifting 60 pounds or more
• Self-directed - can organize own time and tasks
• Ability to read and follow directions on cleaning supplies