High School Custodian (Third-Shift)

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking a High School Custodian for the third shift at North Central High School in Indianapolis. You will maintain cleanliness and safety of classrooms, halls, and surrounding grounds to support a productive learning environment.

Responsibilities include snow removal, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and reporting repairs. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, good attendance, and the ability to work a

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace and exhibit good attendance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Shoveling, plowing, and sanding walkways and entrances.
• Sweep or vacuum classrooms daily and dust furniture as directed.
• Clean restrooms daily and disinfect.
• Close the building each school day and secure doors and windows.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Location: North Central High School

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

High School Custodian (Third shift)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Location

North Central High School

Work Schedule

9:00pm - 5:30am (M-F)

FLSA Classification

Hourly

Salary/Hourly Rate

$19.50/hr ($40,560 annually)

Additional compensation available for post-secondary education, approved industry certifications, and bilingual proficiency.

Benefits

Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Custodian is responsible to the Building Foreman and/or the Building Administrator in charge of Custodial personnel. Responsibilities include:

• Keeping the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Shoveling, plowing, and sanding walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Sweeping and/or vacuuming classrooms daily and dusting furniture when requested and/or as directed.
• Cleaning corridors after school each day and as needed.
• Scrubbing, hosing down and disinfecting restrooms daily.
• Washing windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and as needed.
• Keeping the grounds free from rubbish.
• Performing such yard keeping chores as grass cutting and tree trimming as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Keeping all floors in a clean and attractive condition, and in a good state of preservation.
• Reporting immediately to the Building Foreman any repairs that need attention and/or any damage to school property.
• Moving furniture and/or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Building Foreman.
• Assuming responsibility for the closing of the building each school day.This includes ensuring all doors and windows are secured, and that all lights are off except for those left on for safety reasons.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Building Foreman and/or the Building Administrator in charge of Custodial personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidate must be able to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace and exhibit good attendance. The ability to communicate effectively with various publics including students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and outside and public agencies is essential.

Education

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Percentage Of Time

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Often

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Often

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Seldom

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Occasional

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Often

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Seldom

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Occasional

Very Frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.