Custodian (Part-time)

Jefferson School District 251; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson School District 251 is seeking a part-time Custodian to help maintain the cleanliness and safety of Jefferson Elementary School. The role is physical and requires the ability to work with staff, students and the public, and to perform routine building upkeep.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and bathrooms, handling basic maintenance, and ensuring doors and windows are secure at the start and end of each day, with regular attendance and ethical conduct expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Read and write at a minimum of a 9th grade level.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and conserve energy.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as necessary.
• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during occupancy.
• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.
• Cleans bathrooms daily; disinfects fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Washes all windows as assigned by Lead Custodian.
• Maintains floors in a clean and attractive condition.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

People skills

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian


• Date Posted: 8/24/2026


• Location: Jefferson Elementary School


• Date Available: Immediately


• TITLE: Custodian (Part-time)


• QUALIFICATIONS:


• High School Diploma preferred.


• Read and write at a minimum of a 9 th grade level.


• Mechanical aptitude.


• Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.


• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.


• Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.


• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


• JOB GOALS:

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Keeps building and premises; including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas; neat and clean at all times.


• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.


• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate and in accordance with District policy.


• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.


• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.


• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.


• Scrubs, washes and disinfects bathroom floors daily; and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Washes all windows as assigned by the Lead Custodian.


• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish. May perform yard keeping chores; such as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.


• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.


• Makes minor building repairs and reports necessary major repairs to supervisor.


• May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment.


• Immediately reports any damage to school property to supervisor.


• Remains on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and their attendance is required by their supervisor.


• Is responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.


• Moves furniture and equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor.


• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.


• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.


• Has regular and predictable attendance.


• Keeps building and premises; including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas; neat and clean at all times.


• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.


• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate and in accordance with District policy.


• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.


• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.


• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.


• Scrubs, washes and disinfects bathroom floors daily; and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Washes all windows as assigned by the Lead Custodian.


• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish. May perform yard keeping chores; such as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.


• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.


• Makes minor building repairs and reports necessary major repairs to supervisor.


• May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment.


• Immediately reports any damage to school property to supervisor.


• Remains on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and their attendance is required by their supervisor.


• Is responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.


• Moves furniture and equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor.


• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.


• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.


• Has regular and predictable attendance.


• TITLE: Custodian (Part-time)


• QUALIFICATIONS:


• High School Diploma preferred.


• Read and write at a minimum of a 9 th grade level.


• Mechanical aptitude.


• Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.


• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.


• Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.


• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


• REPORTS TO: Building Principal


• JOB GOALS:


• To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety, so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.


• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Keeps building and premises; including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas; neat and clean at all times.


• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.


• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate and in accordance with District policy.


• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.


• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.


• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.


• Scrubs, washes and disinfects bathroom floors daily; and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Washes all windows as assigned by the Lead Custodian.


• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish. May perform yard keeping chores; such as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.


• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.


• Makes minor building repairs and reports necessary major repairs to supervisor.


• May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment