School Custodian

Job Description

Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSOTA), a TK-8 charter school in operation since 1994, is seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, stimulating and highly qualified School Custodian to join our team.

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

SCHEDULE: 2026-27 School Year – Full-time

WAGE: $18.00 - $27.23 per hour, depending on experience

SUMMARY: The School Custodian works directly with the Lead Custodian. This position provides cleaning and sanitizing services at assigned school buildings; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors while performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assists in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is achieved throughout the school, including that the immediate outside areas are neat and tidy on a daily basis, as tasked by the Lead Custodian, and including, but not limited to:

Sweeps, dusts, scrubs and mops floors

Dusts and/or washes walls, whiteboards, woodwork, light fixtures, windows, blinds, desks, furniture and other school furniture and equipment

Vacuums rugs and carpets and shampoos when needed

Empties and cleans waste receptacles, collects recyclables, and prepares waste for pickup

Cleans restrooms and kitchens as directed

Ensuring that any trash is discarded properly and in accordance with the School's Recycling Policy.

Some movement of light furniture is required, for example desks and chairs during daily vacuuming of classrooms.

Maintains custodial equipment and supplies, including inventorying supplies and ordering equipment, tools and supplies when needed

Reporting any maintenance problems to the Lead Custodian.

Assists in moving, setting up and arranging furniture and equipment in classrooms and common areas, for special events or meetings

Secures facilities and grounds to minimize property damage, loss, and liability and to ensure safety at the work site

Informs Administration regarding safety and maintenance concerns, preparing documentation where necessary

Performs other related work as required and assigned.

Initiates and performs duties with a drive, passion and willingness to succeed without direct supervision.

Abides by all NCSOTA Employee Handbook guidelines.

Ensure confidentiality for any information obtained relating to staff, parents, students and the School.

Collaborates with Facilities and works well as a team player

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years related work experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

Indoor/outdoor work environment

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.

Fingerprint and Background clearance

Valid Tuberculosis clearance and every four years thereafter

Evidence of Automobile Insurance and valid California Driver's License

Completion of mandatory training (video & in-person) within 6 weeks of employment and every year thereafter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (with or without reasonable accommodations)

Lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.)

Frequent pushing and pulling

Frequent walking

Dexterity of hands and fingers

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. NCSA reserves the right to modify this job posting at any time.

Employment with NCSA is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, by either the employee or the employer, in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NCSOTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Supervisor: Lead Custodian

FLSA Status: Classified Hourly

Employee Group: Facilities

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

TO APPLY:

Submit resume, cover letter, & minimum three (3) letters of recommendation to:

Nevada City School of the Arts

Attn: Business Office

13024 Bitney Springs Road

Nevada City, CA 95959

FAX:

EMAIL:

**Fingerprint and Background clearance

Full-time