Day Custodian -Gallaher ES # 37167

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Pine Swamp Corner (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Day Custodian for Gallaher Elementary to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include custodial duties, floor care, and minor repairs in classrooms and common areas.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use appropriate work attire, and follow written or verbal instructions. The position reports to the Facilities Manager or building administrator and supports daily school

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial cleaning tasks to keep facilities clean and safe.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs of furniture and fixtures.
• Clean cafeteria areas including floors, kitchens, and serving areas.
• Move and rearrange furniture as needed for events and daily operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of building facilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Wear appropriate clothing

Follow instructions

Job description

• Location: Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Location: Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

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.

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, Delaware, 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 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 exha ustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position .