Custodian, 6am-2pm

id='p1431_'>Custodian, 6am-2pm JobID: 1431

Position Type:

Facilities/Custodian

Date Posted:

7/28/2026

Location:

Cape Henlopen High School

Closing Date:

08/11/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Cape Henlopen HS Grounds Custodian

Cape Henlopen High School or other site

6 am - 2 pm

SALARY: State and local salary based on experience. For approximate salary, see salary tables: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1754682710/capehenlopenschoolscom/xbmhntgaltefcbez8wxl/FY26CustodianSalarySchedule080825.pdf

BENEFITS:https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/education/index.shtml

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Full-time, Permanent General maintenance /Floor care/Grounds /Athletic Fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision from Chief custodian. Experience with floor care/grounds work /field painting.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.

Desire to work cooperatively with teachers, children, school custodians, and other employees.

Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. Willingness to work flexible hours.

The custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the school building and all athletic fields. Duties include general grounds maintenance (grass cutting, Bermuda and Turf field care, tennis court maintenance, weeding, field lining, and equipment upkeep) and ensuring a sanitary, orderly environment for students and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Accept guidance and feedback willingly.
• Communicate effectively with staff and coworkers.
• Work independently and exercise initiative.
• Travel between sites and work evening or early hours as needed.
• Work collaboratively as part of the custodial and school support team.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime, as required.
• Assist with Cape Henlopen High School cleaning needs during winter months when the Sports Field House is not in use.

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Ensure building(s) and grounds are clean, safe, and ready for school use.
• Eliminate hazards to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, weight rooms, locker rooms, training areas, coaches' offices, and breezeways.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized custodial closet.
• Respond promptly to emergency cleanup situations.
• Primary focus areas include the District Office, Auxiliary Weight Room, Sports Field House, and other assigned locations.

Maintenance

• Maintain floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.
• Operate commercial grounds equipment for grass, turf, and Bermuda fields.
• Maintain and repair grounds equipment.
• Clean bleachers for athletic events.
• Line athletic fields according to program needs.
• Report damage or missing items to the Chief Custodian.
• Ensure safe conditions on walkways, driveways, and parking areas, including snow removal when necessary.
• Assist with loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and inspect equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies and materials.
• Perform indoor custodial duties as needed, including Field House cleaning.
• Snow removal during inclement weather

Physical Demands

• Continuous moderate physical effort required.
• Frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, and carrying/moving objects over 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Coverage of grounds work within the Cape Henlopen HS campus also District Office
• Regular indoor work as needed for support, must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Competencies

1. Knowledge

• District policies and protocols related to building, grounds, and equipment safety and compliance.
• Principles of customer service for students, staff, and the school community.

2. Skills

• Assess and address cleaning and maintenance needs efficiently.
• Manage time and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Solve practical problems in varied situations.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Operate custodial and grounds equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment, snow removal equipment, etc.).

3. Abilities

• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by August 11, 2026. When applying online, you must:

1. Apply for the vacancy desired.

2. Upload a letter of interest.

3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.

The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.

The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.