
Custodian - Second Shift - Seaford Middle School (2 Positions) na Seaford School District
Seaford School District · Seaford, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Escritório em Seaford
- Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial - Support Staff/Custodian - Night Shift - Date Posted:
10/13/2025 - Location:
Seaford Middle School
(High-Needs School) - Date Available:
When Filled - Closing Date:
10/22/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and do simple mathematics
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent work history
- Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds
- Demonstrated trustworthiness, honesty, and dependability
- Ability to work independently and without close supervision
- Demonstrated attitude of congeniality with strong interpersonal skills in dealing with students and adults
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule
- Neat and clean personal and professional appearance on the job
- Takes orders and follows them through until completed
- Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and instructional areas neat, clean, and operable at all times
- Performs snow removal duties such as shoveling or plowing snow, spreading salt or ice remover, sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, steps, and other areas as needed
- Required to be present if and when emergencies arise such as ice/snow storms, other inclement weather, etc.
- Checks daily to ensure that all fire doors are working properly during the time of building utilization
- Assists in maintaining proper heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
- Sweeps assigned classrooms daily and dusts furniture
- Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires cleaning
- As assigned, scrubs and disinfects washroom floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
- As assigned, washes windows on both inside and outside at least twice a year
- Keeps the building and grounds free of rubbish
- Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree and shrubbery trimming, and the like as necessary to maintain the school and respective grounds in a safe and attractive condition
- Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
- Makes minor repairs as appropriate
- Reports minor repairs needed to the chief custodian promptly
- Reports immediately to the chief custodian any damage to school or school property
- Assumes responsibility for the opening and/or 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
- Assures that an adequate inventory of supplies and appropriate equipment are on hand and requisitions needed replacements from the chief custodian
- Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
- Moves furniture and/or equipment as required for various activities as directed by the chief custodian or his/her designee
- Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste
- Attends training schools/programs, specific or general, for custodians to learn, upgrade, or maintain necessary custodial skills/performance
- Executes all essential functions of the job
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the chief custodian (or his/her designee), building administrator, or chief of buildings and ground
- Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
- Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
- Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
- Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
- Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
- Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
- Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
- Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
- Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
- Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
- Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
- Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
Custodian - Second Shift - Seaford Middle School (2 Positions) | JobID: 2596 |
Custodian (Second Shift)
REPORTS TO: School Building ChiefJOB GOAL: To perform maintenance and housecleaning jobs in and around the assigned buildings and grounds to insure that full educational use of the building/areas may be made at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with all school district's materials safety rules.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and l office, may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
TEMPORARY POSITION: No
Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.
NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 Month - 261 Days
Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.
FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time
ELIGIBLE FOR “STATE SHARE” OF BENEFITS: Yes
PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.
NOTE: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.
All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must complete a Criminal Background Check. All fingerprinting is now completed digitally through IdentoGO. The cost of the Criminal Background Check is $85 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory Delaware Child Protection Registry check result. The cost is $14 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin (TB) test results for entrance to school system.
The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.
The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.
DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.
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Grade Configurations:
West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8
Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY | |
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON | Support - Custodian |
POSITION TITLE | Custodian - Second Shift |
MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N) | N |
PAY SCALE | Custodian |
FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt |
MONTHS EMPLOYED | 12 |
DAYS EMPLOYED | 261 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day) |
JOB CODE | P73564 |
DEPARTMENT | 952300300 |
REVISED10/2025 | 10/2025 |

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