Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools

Eagle Lake (FL)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 21,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Night Custodian to maintain clean and safe school facilities in Eagle Lake, Florida. This role involves cleaning floors, wiping surfaces, and light maintenance tasks to support a sanitary campus environment.

The ideal candidate will have basic custodial knowledge, the ability to follow directions, and physical stamina for shift work. Bilingual ability is a plus; standard full-time hours apply, with outdoor and indoor duties as needed.

Qualifications

Completion of eighth grade or equivalent, with proof if available.
Basic knowledge of custodial methods and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow instructions, and perform physically demanding tasks.
Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

Empties trash containers and cleans facilities.
Cleans floors, walls, glass surfaces and uses cleaning equipment.
Assists in setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms and events; helps with lawn and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Instructions following

Strength required

Stand for long hours

Routine duties learning

Bilingual preferred

Education

Eighth grade or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools Lake Region High, Eagle Lake, FL, USA, 33839 - Eagle Lake, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5972501
Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:08 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Custodian - Night

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings and grounds.

Essential Functions of this Job

Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles. Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards. Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc. Replaces spent light bulbs. Refills restroom dispensers. Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities. Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces. Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools, such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment, and maintenance hand tools. Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies. Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc. Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc. Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform work requiring strength. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

7 - AFSCME - Custodians - F1 - 12-mo. OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0257

EEO5

Approval Date