Night Custodian, 1 pm - 9 pm

Night Custodian, 1 pm - 9 pm JobID: 1473 Position Type: Facilities/Night CustodianDate Posted: 10/27/2026Location: Love Creek Elementary School or other site Closing Date: 11/10/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideGENERAL INFORMATION:Love Creek Elementary School Night Custodian1 pm - 9 pmFull-time, PermanentSALARY: State and local salary based on experience. Salary Range: $37,839-54,495 (includes night shift stipend) https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1754682710/capehenlopenschoolscom/xbmhntgaltefcbez8wxl/FY26CustodianSalarySchedule080825.pdf BENEFITS: https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/education/index.shtmlRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Requires no specialized experience orspecific expertise. One (1) year related experience and/or training preferred. Valid state driver's license.General Description: The building custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the building so that studentsand staff members can work and learn in an environment that is sanitary, clean, and orderly.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Professional ResponsibilitiesAble to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.Able to orally communicate effectively with co-workers and staff members.Able to work independently and exercise initiative.Able to work collaboratively as a team member with other staff.Punctual and regular attendance.Willingness to learn new skillsWillingness to work flex hours during the night or day and/or over-time as neededCleaning and SanitationEnsure building(s) and grounds are clean and ready to fulfill the various needs of students and staff members.Provide a safe environment for student and staff by eliminating hazardsDispose of trash and/or waste materialsMaintain a clean and tidy custodial closetRespond to emergency calls for cleanup as neededMaintenanceMaintain floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture and fixtures.Report all incidents of damage or missing items to the buildings to the Chief CustodianEnsure safe conditions on walks, driveways, and parking areas at all times, and may include snow removal.Assist in loading and unloading supplies, equipment from carriers as assigned.Maintain applicable equipment and ensure it is inspected regularly to assure safety and compliance.Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipmentPhysical DemandsContinuous moderate effort or physical activity required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently climb, crawl, and kneel. Frequently carry or move objects more than 25 pounds and occasionally move objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee will regularly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor duties as assigned.Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities1. KnowledgeDistrict policies and protocols for safety and compliance of building, grounds, and equipmentPrinciples and processes for providing customer and personal services for the school community2. SkillsEvaluate cleanup and maintenance needs and utilizing available resources to meet student needsManage time and multiple tasks, prioritizing as needed to best serve studentsSolve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations that may ariseCommunicate effectively with students, families, and the school communityOperation of equipment, including, but not limited to buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment, snow removal equipment, etc.3. AbilitiesWritten and Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsBasic computer skillsThe 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 November 9, 2026. When applying online, you must: 1. Apply for the vacancy desired.2. Upload a letter of interest.2. 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.