2025-26 PM Custodian

Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment in school buildings and on district grounds. The Custodian performs routine cleaning, basic maintenance, and facility support services to ensure a healthy environment conducive to learning and working.

The position reports to the Director of Athletics, Facilities, and School Safety and Lead Custodian Supervisor.

Schedule

Monday through Friday

2:30pm – 11:00pm

Rate of Pay

$16.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Self-directed, responsible, and reliable
• Ability to successfully work both alone and cooperatively with others
• Maintain good attendance and job commitment
• Prior relevant experience (preferred)
• Complete (at applicant’s expense) State-mandated Criminal Background Check

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, walls, and equipment.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and dispose of waste according to district procedures.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, sinks, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces regularly.

Maintenance and Facility Support

• Replace light bulbs, restock supplies, and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with setting up and taking down furniture and equipment for meetings, assemblies, and special events.
• Secure buildings by locking doors and windows and activating security systems, as assigned.

Grounds and Safety

• Clear snow and ice from entrances, sidewalks, and emergency exits during inclement weather.
• Maintain exterior areas by sweeping walkways, picking up litter, and assisting with seasonal groundskeeping tasks.

Inspection and Reporting:

• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance or safety issues promptly to the Lead Custodian or Facilities Director.
• Assist with emergency clean-up tasks, including spills and bodily fluids, in compliance with safety protocols.

Other Duties:

• Follow all district safety procedures and use cleaning chemicals and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

High School Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills. Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents, instructions, and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills. Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Apply mathematical calculations and problem solving techniques in daily practical situations

Reasoning Ability. Ability to apply common sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions. Utilizes situational awareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Ability to lift or move weighted objects (up to 50 pounds)

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives. An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.

Applicant Submission

Anyone interested in applying for this position should submit an application via TalentEd online application system at this link:

Questions may be directed to: Sarah Ogden, Director of Human Resources, ...

Non-Discrimination Statement. In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.