Job Description
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 3/19/2025
Location: West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School
District: West Lafayette Community School District
SECOND SHIFT CUSTODIAN REPORTS TO: Custodial Lead and/or Director of Maintenance & Facilities
PAY TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Classified, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Starting at $16.50 / hr., with potential for increases based on experience
BENEFITS: Eligible for benefits (see attachment for details)
SCHEDULE: Full-time, year-round; 8 hours / day; 260 working days / year
This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Custodial & Maintenance Duties:
- Perform custodial maintenance tasks including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets
- Clean and restock restrooms regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene
- Assist the Custodial Lead in maintaining a clean and orderly school environment to facilitate optimal educational use at all times
- Safely perform all custodial duties as assigned
- Teamwork & Communication:
- Represent the West Lafayette Community School Corporation by maintaining a professional and positive attitude at all times
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, and other stakeholders
- Deliver excellent customer service to all individuals using school facilities and services
- Professional Development:
- Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to training and established procedures
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: - Education, Training, and Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Preferred prior experience in custodial and light maintenance duties
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
- Knowledge of and the ability to safely operate custodial machinery, chemicals, and tools
- Familiarity with general cleaning procedures and best practices
- Ability to work independently and exhibit positive energy and enthusiasm for the work
- Strong ability to collaborate and work well as a part of a team
- Ability to follow directions and work without close supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS: - Works indoors and outdoors in a school environment
- Regularly stands, walks, and sits for extended periods
- Requires lifting, tight maneuvering, climbing, and other physical exertion
- Works closely with others in a team-oriented environment
- Frequently exposed to noisy and potentially distracting environments
- Occasionally works in proximity to contaminants or hazardous materials and equipment
- Frequently exposed to pollen, dust, chemicals, and fumes
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.
Attachment(s):
- 2025 WLCSC Benefit Guide
- Maintenance Custodial Employee Handbook
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Afternoon shift,