Custodian - Swing Shift - District

Crook County; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crook County is seeking a School Custodian for a swing shift in the Maintenance location. The role supports a clean and safe school environment for students, with duties including general cleaning, restrooms, floors, and occasional minor maintenance.

The position reports to the Lead Custodian and requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, stand/walk long periods, and perform duties during 260 days/year. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Reads, understands, and follows written or oral instructions.
• Ability to relate well to students, staff and the public.
• Adherence to a drug-free work place policy.
• Able to perform custodial functions with reasonable physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, washing, and polishing floors; vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork, and other surfaces.
• Clean windows, glass, drinking fountains, sinks, blinds; empty waste containers and replace bulbs.
• Assist in moving furniture and set up/clean cafeteria as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of custodial equipment and report hazards.

Skills

Relate well to students, staff, public

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

CUSTODIAN, SWING SHIFT

LOCATION: Maintenance

START DATE: October 5, 2026

DAYS & HOURS: Year Around, 260 days per year, 8 hours per day, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Complete Job Description

Job Title: School Custodian

Work Days: 260

Reports To: Lead Custodian

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Provide a clean and safe environment for the school's students. Reports to Lead Custodian.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fills a position designated for School Custodian.
• Performs all general cleaning duties, including, but not inclusive of:
  • Working from prepared work schedule, sweep, scrub, wash and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets.
  • Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and other surfaces.
  • Pick up paper and other refuse on grounds, sweep walks and entrances to building.
  • Wash, scrub and disinfect rest rooms.
  • Clean windows, door glass, drinking fountains, sinks, window sills, and blinds.
  • Empty and clean waste containers, replace light bulbs.
• Assist in moving and rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other fixtures and equipment.
• Sets up & cleans up cafeteria as required.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of custodial equipment.
• Correct and/or report safety, sanitary and fire hazards when observed.
• Assist in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment during breaks and non-student days.
• Assist in securing the buildings at the end of each shift.
• Perform basic computer skills.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.
• Fulfill performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
• Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Able to relate well to students, staff and public.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
• Able to perform custodial functions at the rate expected of custodians in the same building.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Lift, move, or be able to carry objects weighing 60 lbs.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment.
• Responsibilities may require the employee to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work from scaffolding and an 8' ladder.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for THC/marijuana in accordance with policy and federal law and passing the Oregon Department of Education background check.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.