Custodian - 7.5 hrs/day

Custodian - 7.5 hrs/day JobID: 12649

• Position Type:

  Custodial/ Custodian

• Date Posted:

  5/19/2026

• Location:

  Garfield Elementary

• Closing Date:

  Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN - 7.5 HRS/DAY @ GARFIELD ELEMENTARY

HOURS: 3:15 PM - 11:15 PM (except during break periods, then day shift)

INTERNAL BIDS THRU5/27/26 @ 4:00 PM.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NO SUCCESSFUL INTERNAL BIDDER): Open until filled.

New Hire: Entry Level Rate $17.84/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit, please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the bargaining unit.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Closer Responsibilities

• Trash removal

• Cleans restrooms

• Cleans all surfaces

• Vacuums all areas- hard & soft surfaces

• Repositions furniture correctly

• Dust/vacuum ceiling vents

• Vacuum upholstered furniture

• Assist with deep cleaning during break periods- stripping, scrub & recoat, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture.

• Removes snow.

• Minor grounds keeping

• Lawn mowing

• Assist with delivery of supplies

• Properly maintain equipment

• Reports maintenance issues to Head

• Properly use and maintain equipment per owner's manual and or direction from maintenance staff

• Operates all energy consuming devices in the most efficient manner striving to attain maximum energy conservation

• Make minor repairs to equipment, building, furniture, hardware, windows etc..

• Reports major repair problems to head custodian and maintenance department

• Responsible for closing and securing building

• Must establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with teachers, students and fellow employees

• Must treat fellow workers with respect and facilitate a non-hostile work environment

• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV XYes No)

• Have physical ability to lift and carry 56 lbs.

• Have the physical ability to climb an eight-foot ladder and perform custodial tasks

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Must have high school degree or GED

• Must be able to direct others to the successful completion of assigned tasks

• Have a thorough knowledge of all cleaning procedures, chemicals & equipment

• Ability to learn how to operate a computer, use email, open attachments and complete electronic work orders.

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.