Day Custodian - DSD #37527 REPOST

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Job summary

The Christina School District is seeking a Day Custodian for the Delaware School for the Deaf location. The role runs 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and is posted as a repost with a closing date of November 6, 2026.

The custodian will perform cleaning, minor repairs, and general building maintenance to ensure a safe, healthful, and welcoming environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include scrubbing and waxing floors, cleaning kitchens and cafeterias, and moving furniture as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains building facilities and classrooms.
• Performs custodial duties as directed by chief custodian or administrator.
• Cleans cafeteria areas and related spaces; empties trash and handles spills during lunch periods.
• Performs minor maintenance repairs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Follow written/verbal instructions

Appropriate work attire

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location:
  Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD)
• Date Available:
  TBD
• Closing Date:
  11/06/2026

Position: Day Custodian #37527(REPOST) Location: Delaware School for the Deaf
Hours: 10:00 am: –6:00 PM

Closing Date: November 6 , 2026

Reports To: Reports to the Facilities Manager and/or the building principal or their designee.

Basic Function: Performs custodial duties as coordinated by the chief custodian or administrator; develops and implements custodial services which will provide clean, comfortable, healthful, safe, and attractive buildings for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb s. with assistance .
• Must wear clothing appropriate to the work performed.
• Ability to apply written or verbal instructions.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].

Day Custodian

DUTIES

• Cleaning—scrub, wax, buff, dust, sweep or clean floors, walls, blinds, furniture, lavatories, locker rooms, lockers, shelves, fixtures, and glass surfaces.
• Maintains and does minor repairs of furniture. Moves furniture within building.
• Performs the following duties in the cafeteria area:
  • Cleans kitchen and cafeteria floors
  • Remove filters in hoods for cleaning
  • Vacuum compressor motors
  • Clean grease trap as necessary
  • Delivers government surplus supplies and frozen food cases to the storage areas
  • Empties trash in kitchen and cafeteria areas
  • Mops up spills in cafeteria during lunch periods
• Performs minor maintenance repairs to building facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.