Evening Custodian

Ontario Local Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario High School is seeking an evening custodian to maintain a safe and clean environment for students and staff. The role runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend hours possible depending on needs.

Reports to the Building Principal and requires compliance with school policies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of related custodial experience, plus basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting and tool use, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years related custodial/maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students.
• Maintain a clean, safe school environment.
• Follow established Ontario Board of Education policies.
• Report repairs to building administrator.
• Assist in snow removal and salting as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Inventory janitorial supplies and equipment.

Skills

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Tools handling

Computer data entry

Safety awareness

Reading/Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor waxing machine

Snow removal equipment

Power washer

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Position/ Custodial
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Date Available:
  11/02/2026

Evening custodian at Ontario High School. Hours 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM Monday-Friday. Overtime and weekend hours are associated with this position.

ONTARIO LOCAL SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Custodian

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Provide a safe clean environment for students, staff and public. Assist in cleaning, maintaining, and daily operation of school building.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Follow the established and approved policies and guidelines of the Ontario Board of Education
• Report repair work needs to the building administrator and Director of Transportation and Maintenance. Routine repair work is the responsibility of the custodian and is not to be reported for the maintenance person to do
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Secure building each working day and see that all lights (except security lights) are turned off and all persons are out of the building before leaving the premises
• Provisions will be made for the storage of tools and supplies, and all such cleaning materials. Tools and supplies must be kept in their proper places. Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• During the hours when teachers and pupils are admitted to the building, the custodian shall cooperate with the Principal in maintaining proper physical conditions
• The custodian shall cause the United States Flag to be displayed during the school day
• Responsible for receiving and storing all supplies and equipment, except those educational supplies that shall be distributed to the various departments as directed by the building administrator
• Assist in the unloading of supplies delivered to the building
• In the event of heavy snow, all inside and outside walks surrounding the building must be kept plowed, shoveled and salted if in any icy condition. All sidewalks and entrances to the building must be free from ice and snow and salted if needed before the opening of school each day
• Floors must be mopped or cleaned to avoid becoming slippery
• Cooperate with the local and state fire inspectors, as well as with the boiler inspector
• Responsible in March each year for the complete inventory of all janitorial supplies and provides this inventory to the Director of Transportation and Maintenance
• Above outline does not include annual summer work such as the cleaning of all windows, picking up debris, etc.
• Assist the maintenance person if directed to do so
• The floors of all classrooms, corridors, and stairways, libraries, gymnasiums, dining rooms, industrial arts rooms, toilet rooms, locker rooms, and offices shall be swept daily. All closets, in general, are to be swept once per week or as directed
• All furniture and woodwork such as windowsills, baseboards, stair rails, doors, window frames, and corridor lockers must be thoroughly dusted as required by the building Principal. Time must be allowed for dust to settle after sweeping before dusting
• The floors in all toilet rooms, locker rooms and shower rooms are to be mopped daily. Mop weekly, or as directed, all offices, stairways and corridors
• At least twice during the school year, all floors including classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias and libraries should be mopped or buffed and rewaxed
• Gymnasium floors should be mopped and refinished only as directed
• Toilet bowls and urinals must be washed daily and treated with disinfectant at least once each week. All wash basins and drinking fountains must be cleaned with scouring powder or equivalent daily
• All excelsior, paper, sweepings, rags or other rubbish of inflammable nature must be gathered daily in bags or other containers provided and placed in the dumpster or such locations as are designated by Director of Transportation and Maintenance
• Responsible to care for playground area, i.e., properly prepared for recess, emergencies, drills, etc.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• As may be assigned by the Superintendent, Building Principal or their designee

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years related experience
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
• Ability to use a computer to input information related to work
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing repairs
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals, e.g., OSHA/PERRAC training
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Must be knowledgeable in the correct way to repair a variety of materials, i.e., floor tile replacement, repairs to wood, plastic, fiberglass, etc.
• Knowledge of air compressor/thermostats

Equipment Operated:

• Various power tools, hand tools and plumbing tools
• Various cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vac, floor scrubbers, stripping and buffers
• Floor waxing machine
• Snow removal and landscaping equipment
• Power washer

Additional Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs
• Frequent excessive standing, e.g., to perform repairs
• Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day, e.g., cleaning, making deliveries
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
• Frequent excessive exposure to noise, e.g., power tools, vacuum sweeper
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional requirement to push and pull various items up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 65 pounds
• Occasional requirement to travel

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.