Substitute Custodian

Substitute Custodian

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations

COMPENSATION: $17 per hour

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

Respond to direction given by Head Custodian, Shift Leader or Supervisor

Is responsible for performing custodial work required for routine cleaning, upkeep, and/or operation of school buildings assigned to his/her care

Provide services, arrangements and equipment as requested to aid instructional staff and groups using school facilities

Routine room cleaning as scheduled

Empty pencil sharpener, clean chalkboards and erasers

Collect, bag or dispose of waste as directed

Maintain security of building by locking windows and checking to make sure the exterior doors are locked, and also lock necessary interior doors

Clean and service drinking fountains, kitchens, cafeterias, pools, locker/shower room facilities and toilet rooms

Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, maps, screens, fixtures, walls, window sills, doors, trim and related furnishings

Mop, sweep and scrub floors, stairs and renew floor finishes

Turn off unnecessary lighting and make sure the security lights are on

Wash all interior glass, partitions, framed pictures, doors, etc.

Wash and/or clean exterior window and door glass

Wash and/or clean light fixtures

Replace incandescent and fluorescent lamps

Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed

Clean and wax furniture

Perform ground duties such as shoveling snow and removing ice, sweeping walks, mowing and raking lawns, trimming foliage and cultivating evergreen beds

Revised 6/17/25

Keep cleaning equipment, supplies and custodial rooms in a clean, orderly fashion at all times

Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding and/or swing stages and window jacks

Report, in writing, to the Head Custodian all items that will require attention immediately or in the near future

Must be able to operate custodial service equipment and other job related equipment

Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Maintain a good attendance record and job commitment

Applicant shall have such training, skills, and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to move about the building. The employee frequently uses cleaning materials and equipment to perform the job. They must be able to constantly position themselves to move furniture, clean lockers, wax floors, sweep under desks, and clean all necessary areas in the building. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and/or individually push or pull up to 100 lbs. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Being able to observe and identify their surroundings as well as exchange accurate information with coworkers and supervisors are frequently required duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with staff and occasionally with the public. The employee is directly responsible for the security of all district buildings.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines by the Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary is $17 per hour

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on line at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.