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Custodian (Saturday-Wednesday)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$33,467 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian (Saturday-Wednesday)
Beachwood City School District
BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- Beachwood, Ohio This job is also posted in
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Job Details
Job ID:
5910319
Application Deadline:
Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
BEACHWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Position:
Custodian
Reports to: Supervisor of Facilities & Grounds
Employment Status:
Beachwood Union of Support Staff (BUSS) Contract
I. Position Summary
To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean place in which to learn and develop
II. Required Education, Experience & Qualifications
High school education or equivalent
One year of cleaner or custodial work experience or completion of custodial training program preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of the basic techniques of electrical repair, maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing
Knowledge of school district safety measures and acceptable cleaning practices
Meet all health requirements mandated by law
Satisfactory completion of BCII and FBI background checks
Possession of a valid motor vehicle license
III. Job Responsibilities & Duties
Ensure exterior doors are locked/unlocked daily at appropriate times
Assist in coordinating emergency procedures
Coordinate, setup, and cleanup of scheduled meetings or events
Maintain and clean areas assigned, but not limited to:
Clean and sanitize restrooms
Clean and sanitize classrooms
Sweep and dust in assigned area and dispose of trash
Clean interior and exterior glass and maintain hallways
Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat, clean and where appropriate, salted (ice-free) in season, along with landscaping beds free of weeds
Strip and wax floors, as needed
Make minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and maintenance repairs as needed, and report those that cannot be repaired to the maintenance staff
Maintain all housekeeping equipment, (e.g. vacuum cleaners, carpet extractor, etc.) and clean after each use
Replace ceiling tiles as needed
Clean carpets with carpet extractor
Buff floors with burnisher
Replace light bulbs as required
Snow removal via means of snowblower
Perform other duties as assigned
IV. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of light maintenance, custodial, and cleaning
Ability to use industrial cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents/guardians and the public
Ability to promote good public relations
Ability to perform sustained physical labor in both heat and cold
Ability to work around standard cleaning chemicals
Ability to monitor activities throughout building
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain a high energy level throughout the day
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
V. Personal Conduct Requirements
The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in his/her relationships with the Board of Education and the administration
The employee shall promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal conduct
The employee shall report misconduct or violations of policy or procedure following established Board policy
The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education and the Superintendent in the pursuit of District goals and interests
The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the positions of the Board of Education and administration
The employee shall demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, students and the public and promote a positive image of the district through exemplary personal conduct including but not limited to:
The ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy and excellent grammar
The demonstration of effective listening skills
Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Beachwood City School District
VI. Physical Demands
Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead - above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of eighty (80) pounds.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$21.75 to $29.25 Per Hour