Custodian - 260 days (Evening shift)

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools seeks an evening Custodian to provide custodial services for all district facilities, ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, spill response, and equipment maintenance, with on-call duties during breaks and emergencies.

The role requires basic literacy and physical ability; prior custodial experience is preferred, and the position is non-exempt with an 260-day schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Physical ability to perform duties (lift 25 pounds).
• Willingness to work evenings and 260 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties in all areas of the building.
• Respond to spills and accidents requiring custodial attention.
• Maintain custodial closets in clean, orderly condition.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and report repairs.

Skills

Independent work

Good judgment

Commitment to work

Attention to safety

Education

Basic literacy (read & write)

Tools

Brooms & mops

Floor cleaning machines

Snow removal tools

Job description

Position Purpose

Responsible for custodial services for all PTS facilities. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Other duties may be assigned

Custodian- 260 days (Evenings)

Position Purpose

Responsible for custodial services for all PTS facilities. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Other duties may be assigned

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and snow shovels
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition and reporting any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

$15.75 + .50 differential

Work Schedule

260 days per year.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

• Physical Requirement
• Percentage of Time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Occasional
• Ability to carry 25 pounds.
• Often
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Often
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Occasional
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Often
• Ability to operate job-related equipment.
• Often
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Often

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt