Custodian – Evening Shift (Available October 19, 2026)

Wolf Branch Elementary School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mascoutah School District is seeking an Evening Custodian to help keep Mascoutah Middle School clean, safe and welcoming. The job involves general cleaning, maintenance, and assisting during events, with a 3:00pm–11:30pm schedule, 260 work days per year, and overtime opportunities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; prior custodial or maintenance experience is desirable; ability to follow written work orders and read/write English; and valid transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or acceptable education level.
• Prior custodial/maintenance experience desirable.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures the building at shift start/end.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices and common areas.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips and waxes floors; cleans carpets and windows.
• Performs light maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
• Assists with setup for events and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Follow work orders

Read & write English

Team cooperation

Arithmetic & measurements

Work safely on ladders

Adapt to weather

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: MSD 018-2627

Job Title: Custodian – Evening Shift

Position Available October 19, 2026

Location: Mascoutah Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Days: 260 days (8 hour days – typical schedule is from 3:00pm-11:30pm during the school year; summer hours will vary) – Overtime opportunities available.

Rate of pay range: $17.94-$22.94 per hour per hour (Based on experience) following the 2025-26 school year pay schedule for Custodians

Board paid IMRF board paid IMRF pension, paid vacation days, and benefits options available.

Are you looking for a meaningful role where your hard work directly impacts the success of the next generation? We believe that a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is the foundation for great learning. As an Evening Custodian, you aren’t just cleaning a building—you are the behind-the-scenes hero who ensures our students and teachers walk into a fresh, inspiring space every single day!

Job Summary

This position includes 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Checks and secures the building at the 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 programs.
• 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 the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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 is desirable.
• IL Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• 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 DEMANDS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally perform work beyond a standard work week when workload requires. The work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campus