Day Custodian -Gallaher ES # 37167

Delaware Schools Consortium; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christina School District is seeking a Day Custodian at Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School in Newark, Delaware. The role runs 10 AM - 6 PM and reports to the Facilities Manager and/or the building principal or designee.

Starting date is to be determined, with salary commensurate with experience effective Nov 2025. This position requires cleaning, maintenance, and cafeteria area duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs, following written/verbal instructions, and wearing appropriate work

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to apply written or verbal instructions.
• Must wear clothing appropriate to the work performed.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, blinds, furniture, lavatories, locker rooms and fixtures.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs of furniture and move furniture as needed.
• Perform cafeteria area duties: clean floors, remove hood filters, vacuum motors, clean grease traps, stock storage areas, empty trash, mop spills during lunch periods.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs to building facilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Follow written/verbal instructions

Dress appropriately for work

Job description

Position: Day Custodian – #37167

Location: Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

Hours: 10 AM - 6PM

Closing Date: October 2, 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:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Must wear clothing appropriate to the work performed.
• Ability to apply written or verbal instructions.

STARTING DATE: To Be Determined

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate Effective Nov 2025.

Internal maintenance applicant deadline: August 24, 2026.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1899 South College Avenue

Newark, Delaware 19702

PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922

Website: www.christinak12.org

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, Delaware, 19702; Telephone: [phone].

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 related 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.