Custodian - 2nd Shift

Upper Arlington Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Arlington City Schools is seeking a Custodian for the Hastings Middle School 2nd shift. The role runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, providing a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include general custodial duties, setup/teardown for events, and collaboration with the head custodian to support daily operations. The position reports to the Executive Director of Operations and offers a 12-month schedule with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Alternative qualifications may be deemed appropriate by supervisor/BOE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety and build maintenance tasks are completed promptly.
• Clean and sanitize assigned areas including restrooms, classrooms, and surfaces.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment and report any issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Reading and writing instructions

Computer skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PublicSchoolWorks

Email

Job description

Custodian - 2nd Shift

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977743

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Custodian - 2nd shift

Time Schedule: 12 months

Building: Hastings Middle School

Hours: 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

Salary Rate or Ratio: Hourly $23.32 - $25.88 (shift differential options)

Reports to: Executive Director of Operations

Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Probationary Period: 120 days

Description: Provide a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and the community. Responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in the school building and on the adjacent property. Perform general custodial duties, e.g., empty trash, vacuum carpet, sweep, mop, dust, wax, and maintain. Assist the head custodian as needed with cleaning and maintenance during the school's daily operations. Work as a team to assist with the setup and teardown of school and non-school events.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years of related experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility in assignments
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Computer skills
• Ability to utilize appropriate computer software
• Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments from multiple supervisors
• Ability to communicate with all types of people and take the initiative to help others
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Maintain a friendly and cooperative attitude
• Understanding and patience with staff, parents, and students
• Ability to log in and navigate through district-required software, i.e., PublicSchoolWorks, E-mail, etc.
• Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of students
• Schedule cleaning to meet the needs of the building and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows
• Polish furniture and woodwork
• Transport all necessary school custodial supplies
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair, or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Clean and sanitize the assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
• Use, measure, and relabel chemicals
• Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
• Clean tables and student desks nightly
• Disinfect water fountains and water coolers
• Spot mop and mop classrooms
• Remove writing on walls, dry-erase boards, and other writing areas
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
• Report to building administration and/or custodial director any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
• Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the building administration and custodial director
• Perform minor repairs as appropriate
• Request needed equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform seasonal duties such as salting and snow removal, litter removal, and other duties as directed by the building administration and custodial director
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Check the boiler room nightly for orderliness, cleanliness, and safety, etc.
• Secure the building nightly
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Repair equipment and buildings as needed
• Complete paperwork as required by the supervisor
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain a daily work routine as established by the building administration and custodial director to adequately service the buildings, grounds, and personnel
• Check the building to ensure maximum security (walking through the building after school hours and securing doors, windows, security gates, and other entrances)
• Turning off and on lights as needed
• Sweep, clean, mop, wash, scrub, strip, seal, wax, dust, wipe, shampoo, and vacuum all surfaces to maintain cleanliness throughout the building and grounds
• Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• Tour the building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
• Help with set up, tear down, and clean-up of equipment and furniture for special events and use of the building for school and community functions
• Maintain records as requested by the building administration and custodial director
• Clean hallway glass display cases
• Clean school building lounges
• Promote good public relations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Pass on to other employees instructions and requests received from the building administration and custodial supervisor
• Maintain the building security system, ensure the building is secure and locked
• Ability to climb and remain stable at heights up to 25 feet
• Replace light bulbs in fixtures (up to 25 feet)
• Unclog sinks and toilets as needed using chemicals and plungers
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform routine maintenance as required
• Assist with repairs as assigned
• Maintain security lights and exit signs
• Assist in the control of all custodial tools and supplies
• Assist work crews on assigned tasks and be a team player
• Perform a yearly inventory of the work area, supplies, and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administration and custodial director
• Serve as a role model for the District.

Equipment Operated

• Computer and/or handheld device
• Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines, such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
• Wet/dry mops and brooms
• Various hand tools, e.g., knives, screwdrivers, and other custodial hand tools
• Wet and dry vac
• Floor waxing machine
• Ladders
• Snow blower and shovels
• Various power tools
• Scrubbers and buffers
• Power washer
• Two-way radios

Additional Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly adults and children
• Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional requirement to work in high places
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and dangerous chemicals
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping, washing
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 65 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
• Operation of equipment (snow blower, salt spreader, snow shovel) under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays
• Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs
• Frequent excessive standing
• Frequent excessive exposure to noise, e.g., power tools, vacuum sweeper
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building
• Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Lisa Happ , Executive Assistant - Human Resources
• 1619 Zollinger Road
• Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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