Custodian I - Lewiston Middle School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans (Maine Public)

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian I to keep district facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained so the educational program runs smoothly. You will perform cleaning, restocking, building security, seasonal grounds work, and summer deep cleaning, while helping staff and students access needed spaces and equipment.

This position requires five days per week (Mon–Fri) on an assigned shift, year-round, with snow removal and other events as needed; you must meet the physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.
• Available to work five days per week on assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal grounds work, including snow removal, sanding and salting, and lawn care.
• Clean and maintain designated spaces and equipment in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide the supervisor with inventory usage data.
• Assist members of the public using the facilities with directions and with obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintain building and grounds security, including locking and unlocking doors and reporting safety concerns.
• During the summer, move furniture, strip, scrub, and wax floors, and return furniture.

Skills

Custodial experience

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior custodial experience preferred

Available and able to work 5 days per week on the assigned shift

Job description

Lewiston Public Schools

Custodian I Facilities

Job Title

Custodian I

Department

Facilities

Reports To

Head Custodian at assigned building (daily direction); Director of Facilities (supervision)

Approved By

J. Langlais, Superintendent

Effective Date

10/2/2026

Status

Full-time, hourly

Pay Range

$18.87 - $21.16 per hour

Position Summary

The Custodian I keeps the district's school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. This includes cleaning, restocking, building security, seasonal grounds work, and summer deep cleaning.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, on the assigned shift and according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

Schools depend on clean, safe, and secure buildings every day. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, including summer work and, as assigned, snow removal or building events outside regular hours.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform seasonal grounds work, including snow removal, sanding and salting, and lawn care.
• Clean and maintain designated spaces and equipment in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide the supervisor with inventory usage data.
• Assist members of the public using the facilities with directions and with obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintain building and grounds security, including locking and unlocking doors and reporting safety concerns.
• During the summer, move furniture, strip, scrub, and wax floors, and return furniture.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Schedule and Work Year

Days Monday Friday, 5 days per week Shift Varies Work year Year-round, including summer, per the district calendar Additional hours Snow removal and building events as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial experience preferred
• Available and able to work 5 days per week on the assigned shift

Language Skills

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine correspondence.
• Speak effectively with other employees and students.

Mathematical Skills

• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s.
• Perform these operations using U.S. money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning ability

• Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in standard situations.
• Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $18.87 - $21.16. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:

• Health insurance, with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employer
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plans
• Paid sick leave, vacation time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and more

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Occasionally sit.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, including above the head and forward.
• Frequently squat, stoop, or kneel, and bend or twist at the neck and trunk.
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp tools, and climb ladders.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, such as daily removal of trash bags and recyclables, cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds, such as bags of salt and bulk furniture.
• Sometimes push and pull items such as tables, bleachers, and floor-scrubbing machines.
• Use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee works mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow and cold. The employee works near or with moving mechanical equipment and may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays, following safety data sheets and required personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under tight time constraints. The noise level is usually moderate.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Federal Nondiscrimination Notice

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.