Substitute Custodian for the 2026-2027 School Year

Applitrack; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Substitute Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to school leadership and involves cleaning, maintenance, and assisting students and staff to keep facilities safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include securing buildings, cleaning floors and restrooms, handling deliveries, and assisting in event setups. Immunization and safety compliance are expected as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior cleaning/maintenance experience desirable.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at start/end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways and other areas per district standards.
• Operates floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuums, and related equipment.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and assists with snow/ice removal.
• Delivers supplies to classrooms and assists with event setup as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Substitute Custodian for the 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 734

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Custodian
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/10/2026
• Closing Date: 6/30/27

Substitute Custodian

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, Business Manager, Director of Facilities, or HR Director. Performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical Demands and Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building cleaning and maintenance is desirable.
• Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.