School Custodian – 2nd Shift: Clean, Safe & Ready

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton High School in Newton, KS is seeking a full-time Custodian for the 2nd shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, litter control, and assisting with security and event setup. Essential duties cover operating cleaning and laundry equipment, reporting major repairs, snow removal, and upholding building safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or vocational training.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of assigned duties.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Dust and clean furniture and fixtures on a daily schedule.
• Keep wastebaskets empty and clean.
• Clean chalkboards on a scheduled basis.
• Report to the custodial supervisor and building principal any acts of vandalism, any evidence of deliberate or excessive littering, and any behavior by students that is demeaning to the custodian.
• Clean and sanitize all restrooms, sanitary fixtures, and drinking fountains on a daily basis.
• Keep grounds free of rubbish.
• Promptly report needed major repairs.
• Operate various floor care equipment, high and low speed buffers, carpet shampoo machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Safely operate lawn equipment.
• Remove snow from entrances and sidewalks.
• Replace light tubes and bulbs in fixtures.
• Clean and/or replace ceiling tiles.
• Operate laundry washer and dryer*.
• Perform laundry duties maintaining sports uniforms, sports towels, kitchen towels, shop rags, custodian rags, and mop heads*.
• Operate swimming pool equipment and maintain related records*.
• Set up equipment for activities including sports, academics, social meetings, and programs both school and non-school related.
• Assume responsibility for building security at all times.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the custodial supervisor or building administrator.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Newton High School in Newton, KS is seeking a full-time Custodian for the 2nd shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, litter control, and assisting with security and event setup. Essential duties cover operating cleaning and laundry equipment, reporting major repairs, snow removal, and upholding building safety.