Night Custodian- High School

Young World Physical Education; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Norwalk, Iowa is looking for a full-time Night Custodian to ensure cleanliness and maintenance in school buildings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, preferably with experience in building maintenance. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and grounds, securing the building, and performing general upkeep. The role requires occasional travel between schools and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver's license is preferred, and candidates should be ready to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Checks and secures building at the start and end of shifts.
• Clears snow from entrances and performs grounds-keeping duties.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluent in English

Cooperative working relationships

Ability to perform standard procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Night Custodian – High School

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, the Night Custodian performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds, maintains equipment in functional condition, and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, spreads sand and ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Position Type: Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.