Custodian-Evening Job at RE1 Valley Schools in Sterling

Overview

Position: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
Date Posted: 8/11/2025
Location: Sterling High School
Date Available: Immediately
Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Type: Non-Exempt Classified, 260 day working calendar, 40 hours per week, 12pm - 9pm, M-F
Salary: minimum $16.79; salary dependent on experience

Benefits: Employer-paid health insurance; Optional dental and vision insurance; Supplemental life insurance; Flexible spending plans; Retirement savings plans

Note: RE-1 Valley School District offers eligible employees these benefits and information may be updated periodically. For insurance information, please refer to the district site: https://www.re1valleyschools.org/o/re-1-valley-school-district/page/insurance

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Principal/Head Custodian

Supervises

Sweepers

Job Goal

To give students a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean always.
2. Regulate heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
3. Shovel, plow and/or sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate.
4. Check daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
5. Raise the United States flag at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at or after 3:30 p.m.
6. Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture.
7. Clean hallways after school each day and during the day when condition requires it.
8. Scrub, hose down and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
9. Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary.
10. Keep the grounds free from rubbish.
11. Perform such grounds keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming and the like as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
12. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
13. Clean all chalkboards at least once a week.
14. Make such minor building repairs as he is capable.
15. Report major repairs needed promptly to the principal.
16. Maintain on a regular schedule, all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
17. Report immediately to the principal, any damage to school property.
18. Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal.
19. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
20. Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his duties.
21. Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.
22. Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
23. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
24. Conduct periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to insure their safe conditions.

Working Conditions

Climbing, Kneeling, Exposure to electrical shock, Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs., Exposure to weather, Near/far acuity, Reaching, Field of vision, Hearing

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Attachment(s)

• 260 Day Working Calendar.pdf
• Classified Hourly Salary Schedule 2025-2026.pdf

Postings current as of 9/17/2025 1:05:36 PM CST.