Middle School Custodian (Second Shift)

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,700,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions (PERF, 401a,)

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Sick/personal leave

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is hiring a Middle School Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities. You will perform cleaning, grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and security closing duties across MSDWT campuses, with posted shifts at Eastwood and Westlane.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, strong reliability, and the ability to work a schedule that includes after-school hours. Benefits and a competitive hourly wage are offered.

Qualifications

• Keep buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways and parking areas as needed.
• Sweep or vacuum classrooms daily and dust furniture on request.
• Clean restrooms daily and disinfect surfaces.
• Report repairs to Building Foreman promptly.
• Perform minor maintenance such as changing bulbs or tiles.
• Secure doors and windows and close the building each day.
• Move furniture as directed and assist with campus tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep the building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways and parking areas as required.
• Sweep and vacuum classrooms daily; dust furniture as directed.
• Clean corridors after school and as needed.
• Disinfect restrooms daily and wash windows periodically.
• Maintain grounds, perform light maintenance, and report issues.
• Ensure building is secured at closing and lights are managed.

Skills

Efficient and fast-paced

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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: Middle School Custodian

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Location: To be determined

Work Schedule:

• Eastwood 11am - 7:30pm or 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Monday through Friday)


• Westlane 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Monday through Friday)

Calendar Length: Year round (260 working days)

FLSA Classification: Hourly

Salary/Hourly Rate:

• $15.60/hr ($32,448 annually) through June 30.


• $17.00/hr ($35,360 annually) starting July 1, 2026


• Additional compensation given 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.


• Performing minor maintenance duties, i.e. changing light bulbs, changing ceiling tiles, etc.


• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT 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 25pounds
  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
  Seldom


• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
  Very Frequent


• 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


• Overhead work
  Often

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.