Evening Custodian, West Lincoln High School

West Lincoln High (368); Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lincoln High School in Lincolnton, NC, seeks an Evening Custodian for part-time, four hours daily during a ten-month term. The role reports to the Principal and offers pay between $16.55 and $21.69 per hour, with local supplement if applicable.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining buildings, assisting with minor repairs, and ensuring safety and cleanliness after students. Candidates must pass background checks and TB tests and be able to lift heavy objects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.
• Ability to work independently and to supervise custodian staff assuring building is maintained at all times
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to read, write and keep records
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• General knowledge and skills of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and physical ability to use equipment (i.e. floor stripper, waxer, power buffer, etc.)
• Not restricted from climbing ladders
• General knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of buildings (bathrooms, offices, classrooms)
• Willing to clean after students (in all situations)
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual activities, in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules including: cleaning and maintaining buildings; maintenance of grounds
• Independent tasks in unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance functions, such as delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment; making minor equipment repairs; reports needed maintenance and repair of equipment
• Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, hazards associated with maintenance and equipment operations, gases, oils, and fumes
• Responsible for the timely completion of assignments at sites/schools
• Duties include but not limited to: loading and unloading trucks; cleaning and sanitizing space and equipment; transporting equipment and general warehouse duties as may be required; verifying delivery orders for accuracy against written delivery invoices or work orders; placement of delivered items; delivers supplies to staff as assigned; maintains equipment according to schedule; assumes responsibility for maintaining sufficient levels of fuel, oil and other fluids vital to the proper functioning of equipment assigned; performs other duties as assigned
• Work is supervised by Principal, Assistant Principal, or other designee, and is reviewed through inspections, observations, work review and discussions, feedback from school personnel, and completion of projects and tasks
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with administration, staff, and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Supervise staff

Read/write records

Follow instructions

Lifting heavy objects

Cleaning methods

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety awareness

Ability to work evenings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor stripper

Waxer

Power buffer

Job description

Evening Custodian, West Lincoln High School

Lincoln County Schools West Lincoln High (368) - Lincolnton, North Carolina
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Job Details

Job ID: 5942157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

September 28, 2026

Evening Custodian, West Lincoln High School

Permanent / part-time / 4 hours per day / 10 Months

Position Available: October 5, 2026

Reports To: Principal

Salary / FLSA / Non-Exempt: Custodian: Grade 58 – $16.55 - $21.69 per hour; plus local supplement, if applicable

Salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant’s years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system may not be recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools’ pay scale.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.
• Ability to work independently and to supervise custodian staff assuring building is maintained at all times
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to read, write and keep records
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• General knowledge and skills of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and physical ability to use equipment (i.e. floor stripper, waxer, power buffer, etc.)
• Not restricted from climbing ladders
• General knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of buildings (bathrooms, offices, classrooms)
• Willing to clean after students (in all situations)
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies

Duties

• Performs a variety of manual activities, in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules including: cleaning and maintaining buildings; maintenance of grounds
• Independent tasks in unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance functions, such as delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment; making minor equipment repairs; reports needed maintenance and repair of equipment
• Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, hazards associated with maintenance and equipment operations, gases, oils, and fumes
• Responsible for the timely completion of assignments at sites/schools
• Duties include but not limited to: loading and unloading trucks; cleaning and sanitizing space and equipment; transporting equipment and general warehouse duties as may be required; verifying delivery orders for accuracy against written delivery invoices or work orders; placement of delivered items; delivers supplies to staff as assigned; maintains equipment according to schedule; assumes responsibility for maintaining sufficient levels of fuel, oil and other fluids vital to the proper functioning of equipment assigned; performs other duties as assigned
• Work is supervised by Principal, Assistant Principal, or other designee, and is reviewed through inspections, observations, work review and discussions, feedback from school personnel, and completion of projects and tasks
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with administration, staff, and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.55 to $21.69 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Zachary Richardson , Assistant Principal
• West Lincoln High (368)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Lincoln County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, national origin, race, religion or sex.