Custodian Evenings

Valley Unified Education Service Center; Maine; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine School Administrative District No. 33 is seeking an Evening Shift Custodian to join our facilities team. The role involves general cleaning, maintenance, and support across school buildings and grounds. Hours are evenings with flexibility based on district needs.

The ideal candidate performs cleaning in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and restrooms, operates cleaning equipment, and assists with deliveries and setup for events. A valid high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in custodial tasks is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, and upholstery.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms and other areas.
• Empties wastebaskets; removes trash and assists in recycling.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location: Maine School Administrative District No. 33
• Date Available: Immediately

Custodian - Evening Shift

About Maine School Administrative District No. 33

Maine School Administrative District No. 33 serves students in grades PreK-12 in St. Agatha, ME, home of the Long Lake Fishing Derby , one of the largest fishing derby's in the state!. The district has two (2) schools under one roof, Wisdom Middle/High School and Dr. Levesque Elementary School , a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School . The district is also home to the St. John Valley Technology Center , serving students from MSAD33, MSAD27, and the Madawaska School Department.

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure .

Position Function

Maine School Administrative District No. 33is looking for anindividualto join our facilities team, as a Custodian for eveningshift. The evening shift is available with flexible hours based on district need. The ideal candidate will perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and provide cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Opportunities for rotating schedules may be available.

Pay Range

$17.80 - $22.21 / hour

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.
• 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.

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, hand tools, and district vehicles.

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.

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 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

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a handy man, or general electrical and/or plumbing and/or carpentry is a plus

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

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 1:25:57 AM CST.