at Joint School District # 171 in WEIPPE, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, reliable, and community-minded Custodian to join our team. In this role, you do much more than maintain a building—you help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where young students can learn, grow, and thrive.
As a vital part of our school community, you will ensure that classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds are safe and sanitary. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a sharp eye for detail, and a warm, friendly demeanor, as you will interact daily with students, teachers, and parents. If you take pride in your work and want to make a positive impact on the lives of children every day, we want to hear from you!
Job Duties
- Classrooms & Common Areas: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust classrooms, offices, hallways, and the media center daily.
- Restroom Maintenance: Clean, sanitize, and stock all student and staff restrooms multiple times a day to ensure strict hygiene standards.
- Waste Removal: Empty trash, recycling, and compost bins daily, replacing liners and safely disposing of waste in designated outdoor dumpsters.
- Lunchroom Turnover: Clean and sanitize lunch tables, benches, and floors between lunch periods to maintain a clean eating environment for students.
- Spill Response: Promptly clean up food and liquid spills during breakfast and lunch hours to prevent slips and falls.
- Securing the Building: Lock and unlock doors, windows, and gates according to school schedules to maintain campus security.
- Groundskeeping: Inspect playgrounds daily for safety hazards or debris; sweep entryways, clear walkways of snow/ice (seasonally), and keep the perimeter litter-free.
- Minor Repairs: Perform basic, routine maintenance tasks such as changing lightbulbs, tightening loose screws, or fixing minor desk/chair misalignments.
- Supply Management: Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and paper products, notifying the lead custodian when stock is low.
- Event Setup: Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and audio equipment for school assemblies, parent-teacher nights, and special student events.
Summer Duties
- Washing Windows: Wash all windows inside and out.
- Painting: Repaint classrooms as needed and touch-up scuffed or faded walls, door frames and hallways.
- Carpet Cleaning: Thoroughly vacuum, pre-treat and steam-extract all carpeted areas in classrooms and offices.
- Classroom Relocation: Move furniture out of classrooms for custodial/maintenance needs and return/organize items before the new school year.
Job Requirements & Physical Demands
- This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and safely handle standard commercial cleaning chemicals
- Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
- Selected applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
