Night Lead Custodian

Orono Public Schools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement & pension

Uniforms provided

Life insurance

License stipends

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is hiring a Night Lead Custodian to supervise the evening custodial team at Orono Elementary School. This 8-hour shift ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility for students and staff.

Responsibilities include leading staff, coordinating with building leadership, managing supplies, and performing routine cleaning and event setup while addressing priorities and safety concerns. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Focus on detail and commitment to quality cleaning.
• Experience cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to work with district staff and public.
• Licenses: Certified Pool Operator License and boiler license required (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Motivates custodians to provide a clean and safe environment for teachers, students, and staff.
• Collaborates with Buildings and Grounds leadership and building principals to identify priorities.
• Adjusts to the needs of supervisors and principals to meet cleaning objectives.
• Monitors equipment and supplies to avoid delays in service delivery.
• Collaborates with other custodial team members to provide support across facilities.
• Perform routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Keep sidewalks and other outdoor walkways clear of snow and ice.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Custodial experience

Customer service

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Orono Schumann Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Night Lead Custodian – Orono Elementary School

Pay Rate: $22.56 – $25.07/hr + $0.50/hr Evening Shift Differential

Annual Pay Incentive:1% - 2.5% + $150 Annual Service Pay.

Schedule: Full-Time (8 Hours/Day) | Evening Shift

Make a direct impact on our schools and students every day! Orono Public Schools is hiring a Night Lead Custodian to keep our elementary facility safe, clean, and well-maintained while guiding our evening custodial team.

Why Join the Orono Schools Team?

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Up to 90% district-paid single health insurance and 77%–85% paid for families/dependents.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Vacation after 6 months plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement & Pension: Minnesota PERA pension coverage + up to $250 annual TSA match.
• Additional Perks: Uniforms provided, district-paid life insurance, and paid license stipends.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an8 hour/day position.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Operations

• Motivates custodians to provide a clean and safe environment for teachers, students, and staff.
• Collaborates with Buildings and Grounds leadership and building principals to identify priorities.
• Adjusts to the needs of supervisors and principals to meet cleaning objectives.
• Monitors equipment and supplies to avoid delays in service delivery.
• Collaborates with other custodial team members to provide support across facilities.

Facilities & Event Care

• Perform routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Keep sidewalks and other outdoor walkways clear of snow and ice.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

• Licenses:
  • Certified Pool Operator License required (or ability to obtain).
  • Appropriate boiler license required (or ability to obtain).
• Skills & Work Style:
  • Focus on details and commitment to doing a good job required.
  • Experience cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
  • Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand and/or walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and/or climb stairs.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (e.g., dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces).

Bargaining Group and Level: Custodians/Class 3

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Postings current as of 9/10/2026 2:49:56 AM CST.

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