Custodian

Regional School Unit 23 - Old Orchard Beach, ME; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 23 RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools in Old Orchard Beach, Maine is seeking a Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance in district buildings and grounds under supervision of the Director of Transportation and Custodial Services.

You will handle surface cleaning, flooring care, waste removal, deliveries, snow removal, and setup for events, with safety rules and occasional travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building cleaning desirable.
• Maine MB Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide transportation.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at start and end of shift.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, and offices per district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Receives deliveries and delivers supplies to classrooms.
• Performs grounds-keeping and snow removal duties.

Skills

Cleaning and janitorial tasks

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Snow removal equipment

Mowers

Hand tools

Job description

Regional School Unit 23 RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools - Old Orchard Beach, Maine Open in Google Maps

Custodian

Job Details

Job ID: 5934086

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 3:18 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Transportation and Custodial Services, 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.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements: Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Kati Glencross , Human Resources Manager
• 40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
• Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
• Phone: [phone] x1925
• Email: [e-mail]