Custodian - Substitute

Job Description

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Open for the 2025/2026 School Year

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Custodian(s)

On call/as needed basis

Applications will be screened as substitute custodian positions become available

LOCATION: Arlington Public Schools

HOURLY WAGE: $25.60 per hour - day shift / $26.24 per hour - swing shift (based on the 2024/25 salary schedule)

BENEFITS: Benefits may be available for substitute employees who work 630 hours in a school calendar year. This may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Support Services and the building principal, the custodian will perform custodial duties ensuring a clean, safe, attractive and functioning facility without interrupting the use of the building.

Conditions of Employment

• I acknowledge that this substitute position is ineligible for participation in the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you participating in a high school/homeschool program, do you have your high school diploma/GED, or will you prior to employment?
• Are you willing to be fingerprinted?
• Are you able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds?
• Are you able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds, such as furniture, a distance of 100 feet?
• I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of substitute employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of substitute employment with Arlington Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of substitute employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.

General Questions

• Do you have the ability to work on an on-call basis with short notice?
• Please describe your experience working with or around children.
• Have your ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If so, please explain.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.
• Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you have any questions using our application system, please contact Ann Kazen at ...

• Completed online application. Access at www.asd.wednet.edu
• Uploaded Letter of Interest - include examples of work experience and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position
• Uploaded Resume
• One Uploaded Letter of Recommendation
• One Confidential Reference Form (if possible, please have one from a direct supervisor)

Benefits

Employee's anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance along with other optional benefits.

Attachments

Resume*

Letter of Recommendation - A*

Letter of Recommendation - B

Letter of Interest - Sub Custodian*

References

Classified Reference Questions 2: 1 of 4 external references required.