Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Night Custodian to maintain clean and safe school facilities. The role involves cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and restocking supplies, setting up rooms for events, and assisting with grounds tasks as needed.

Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work a full-time night schedule. Prior experience is not required, but applicants should be dependable and able to follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy manual cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Empties trash, cleans surfaces, and maintains restrooms.
• Cleans floors, windows, desks and other facilities.
• Sets up rooms for meetings, classes, and events.
• Assists with lawn and grounds maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Lawn maintenance

Manual labor

Bilingual

Education

Eighth grade completion

Job description

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Polk County Public Schools Jewett SOTA, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33881 - Winter Haven, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5974179

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

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]