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Colonial School District

Substitute Custodian

New Castle, DE · On-site

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Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian Date Posted: 3/30/2026 Location: Various Locations As Assigned Date ... Management will notify employee(s) affected at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance, except in ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for custodial manager in Delaware is $22.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a custodial manager?

Custodial Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing cleaning and maintenance staff in facilities such as schools, offices, hospitals, and other buildings. They coordinate cleaning schedules, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure that all cleaning tasks meet health and safety standards. Custodial Managers also train staff, handle administrative duties like budgeting and reporting, and may be involved in hiring and evaluating custodial employees. Their role is essential for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in the facilities they manage.

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Custodial Managers often encounter challenges such as managing large teams with varying shifts, maintaining high cleaning standards across multiple facilities, and addressing unexpected maintenance or staffing issues. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to schedule changes are crucial in overcoming these challenges. Many managers find success by implementing clear processes, fostering a collaborative team environment, and utilizing cleaning management software to track tasks and supplies.

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To thrive as a Custodial Manager, you need experience in facility maintenance, staff supervision, and a solid understanding of cleaning protocols, often supported by a background in custodial services or facilities management. Familiarity with scheduling software, inventory management systems, and OSHA safety regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure efficient operations, high standards of cleanliness, and a safe, productive environment for both staff and facility users.

What is the difference between Custodial Manager vs Janitorial Supervisor?

AspectCustodial ManagerJanitorial Supervisor
CredentialsHigh school diploma; experience in custodial servicesHigh school diploma; experience in janitorial work
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple facilities, manages staff, handles budgetsSupervises janitorial staff, ensures cleaning standards
Employer & IndustrySchools, hospitals, commercial buildingsCommercial cleaning companies, facilities management
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in custodial servicesSupervisory roles in janitorial work

The Custodial Manager typically has broader responsibilities, overseeing multiple facilities and managing staff and budgets, while a Janitorial Supervisor focuses on supervising cleaning staff and maintaining cleaning standards. Both roles require similar credentials and are common in facilities like schools and hospitals, but the Custodial Manager's scope is more extensive.

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Infographic showing various Custodial Manager job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,085 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Night Custodial Supervisor - 3:30pm-11:30pm

Appoquinimink School District

Odessa, DE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Facilities/Custodial
Date Posted:
11/26/2025
Location:
Shared Schools
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Until FilledFull-Time Night Custodian Supervisor- 3:30pm-11:30pm
Cantwell's Bridge Middle School (Main location)
Odessa High School
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Night Custodian Supervisor will provide a safe, healthy and clean building. This Position will act as lead worker and coordinate work assignments to completion obtained from the Chief Custodian. He/she will clean, perform minor and preventative maintenance; remove snow and do grounds work. Will perform all other assigned tasks and delegate work assignments under the supervision of the Chief Custodian, Principal or higher supervision. The Custodian Supervisor shall enforce the State rules and regulations and district policies to ensure the optimum operation of the educational program. This is a 12-month role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
  • * IMPORTANT: Please be aware that this position is considered an Essential Employee position.
  • * IMPORTANT: Flexibility is important, as hours are subject to change.
  • Coordinates the work activities and work assignments issued by the Chief Custodian and ensures that work is completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
  • Performs a variety of tasks which will include but not be limited to the following: sweeping; dry or wet mopping; waxing; buffing; vacuuming; cleaning walls and ceilings, windows, furniture, lights, bathrooms; shampooing carpets; moving furniture and other supplies; cleaning outside grounds; helping to load and unload trucks; shoveling and removal of snow and ice; cutting grass and trimming; opening and closing the building; and securing the alarm system.
  • Provide minor maintenance to the building and equipment which will include but not be limited to the following: replacement of light bulbs, painting, helping to clean boilers and heating equipment, care for lawn mowers, trimmers, vacuum cleaners, and buffers.
  • Driving cars / trucks to pick up equipment, supplies, parts and mail.
  • Other related custodial and minor maintenance duties as assigned by the chief custodian, supervisor of custodians, and/or building and grounds supervisor.
  • Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Custodian, Principal, and/or the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:
  • High School Diploma or GED - preferred
  • Valid Class D Driver's License with good driving record
  • Have knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures
  • Be able to perform minor maintenance
  • Ability to follow oral or written directions
  • Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, co-workers and the public
  • Have good physical health and strength to perform the routine duties of lifting and cleaning

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain skills. Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, operation of commercial food service equipment, movement of objects weighing 40-50 pounds and continuous standing.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work of this nature is generally performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria environment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
EVALUATION
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and Delaware Public Employees Council 81, Local 218 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
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