Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elementary in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Night Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance duties across school facilities. The role requires physical work, ability to stand for long periods, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor care, cleaning surfaces, and assisting with event setups. Applicants should meet minimum education requirements and may need basic knowledge of custodial tools.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empties trash containers and other receptacles.
• Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards.
• Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc.
• Replaces spent light bulbs.
• Refills restroom dispensers.
• Strips, cleans, burnsishes, and applies finish to hard surfaces floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms and restrooms.
• Assists with setups for meetings, classrooms, and events.
• Performs lawn and shrub maintenance as needed.

Skills

Stamina

Follow instructions

Custodial knowledge

Strength

Bilingual preference

Education

Eighth grade

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5930418

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:10 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

52

Approval Date

6/22/1993

Date Last Revised

9/12/2013

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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