CUSTODIAN NIGHT LEAD

LAWRENCE HIGH; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LAWRENCE HIGH in Lawrence, Kansas, is seeking a Custodian Night Lead to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment. The role involves leading custodial staff, preparing rooms and facilities for classes, meetings, and events, and supporting routine operations across district facilities.

The position requires hands-on cleaning, basic repairs, and strong teamwork. Work is 8 hours per day, 261 days per year, with duties including security checks and responding to safety concerns to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to schedule activities and work with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities to maintain sanitary, safe conditions.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for meetings and events.
• Coordinates set-ups for rentals and special events.
• Inspects facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness; identifies repairs.
• Maintains cleaning supplies and equipment; ensures stock levels.
• Responds to safety and operational concerns to resolve issues.
• Supervises custodial staff and trains others.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety practices

Record keeping

Communication

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic repair tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

CUSTODIAN NIGHT LEAD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961312
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 11, 2026

Job Description

Custodian - Night Lead

USD 497

Details

FTE:

1.0

HOURS/DAY:

8.0

DAYS PER YEAR:

261

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian - Night Lead is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public at district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, stairs, gym, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. set‑ups/take‑downs, furniture/equipment moving, etc.`, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for rentals, meetings, and special events.
• Distributes supplies and equipment for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
• Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, turning of alarms, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the purpose of providing temperatures appropriate to the season and ensuring economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. light bulbs, switches, unclogging drains, sinks, toilets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district.
• Supervises custodial staff (e.g. trains, schedules, work order priorities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the building and premises are kept clean and meeting all safety requirements.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs of plumbing, carpentry and electrical systems; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job‑related data; and utilize a variety of job‑related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; adhering to district policies; and regular attendance except when taking approved leave.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s function require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Exam/TB Screening

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.63 to $20.63 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required