Night Custodian, 1 pm - 9 pm

Cape Henlopen School District; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Henlopen School District invites applications for a Night Custodian at Love Creek Elementary School. Work hours are 1 pm to 9 pm, full-time, permanent, with a night-shift stipend as indicated in the salary schedule.

Salary is based on experience, with a stated range of $37,839 to $54,495 per year. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, no special experience required, and a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; no specialized experience needed.
• One year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the building so that students and staff can work in a sanitary, clean, and orderly environment.
• Provide a safe environment by eliminating hazards and disposing of trash.
• Maintain floors, walls, doors, windows, and fixtures; report damage to Chief Custodian.
• Respond to emergency cleanup calls and operate custodial equipment as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buffers & scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Snow removal equipment

Job description

• Position Type:
  Facilities/ Night Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Love Creek Elementary School or other site
• Closing Date:
  11/10/2026

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Love Creek Elementary School
Night Custodian
1 pm - 9 pm
Full-time, Permanent
SALARY: State and local salary based on experience. Salary Range: $37,839-54,495 (includes night shift stipend) https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1754682710/capehenlopenschoolscom/xbmhntgaltefcbez8wxl/FY26CustodianSalarySchedule080825.pdf

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Requires no specialized experience or
specific expertise. One (1) year related experience and/or training preferred. Valid state driver's license.
General Description: The building custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the building so that students
and staff members can work and learn in an environment that is sanitary, clean, and orderly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Professional Responsibilities
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
  • Able to orally communicate effectively with co-workers and staff members.
  • Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
  • Able to work collaboratively as a team member with other staff.
  • Punctual and regular attendance.
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Willingness to work flex hours during the night or day and/or over-time as needed
• Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Ensure building(s) and grounds are clean and ready to fulfill the various needs of students and staff members.
  • Provide a safe environment for student and staff by eliminating hazards
  • Dispose of trash and/or waste materials
  • Maintain a clean and tidy custodial closet
  • Respond to emergency calls for cleanup as needed
• Maintenance
  • Maintain floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture and fixtures.
  • Report all incidents of damage or missing items to the buildings to the Chief Custodian
  • Ensure safe conditions on walks, driveways, and parking areas at all times, and may include snow removal.
  • Assist in loading and unloading supplies, equipment from carriers as assigned.
  • Maintain applicable equipment and ensure it is inspected regularly to assure safety and compliance.
  • Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment
• Physical Demands
  • Continuous moderate effort or physical activity required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently climb, crawl, and kneel. Frequently carry or move objects more than 25 pounds andoccasionally move objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • The employee will regularly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor duties as assigned.

Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Knowledge

• District policies and protocols for safety and compliance of building, grounds, and equipment
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services for the school community

2. Skills

• Evaluate cleanup and maintenance needs and utilizing available resources to meet student needs
• Manage time and multiple tasks, prioritizing as needed to best serve students
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations that may arise
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and the school community
• Operation of equipment, including, but not limited to buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawnequipment, snow removal equipment, etc.

3. Abilities

• Written and Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presentedthrough spoken words and sentences.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic computer skills

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.
The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.
The Cape Henlopen 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. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.