5-Hour School Grounds & Custodial Aide

Central High; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Central High in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a 5 Hour HS Custodial/Grounds worker to maintain school grounds and facilities. Responsibilities include custodial tasks, turf maintenance, and field upkeep to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid Michigan driver’s license, and good communication skills in English. Schedule is 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with pay starting at $16.19 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior landscape management experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform grounds work efficiently.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Ability to operate computers, email, and work order software.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Grounds and Head Custodians to prepare for scheduled and unscheduled events.
• Support high standards of turf and grounds management.
• Adjust work shifts as needed for weather-related issues (snow, ice, flooding, etc.).
• Maintain positive, cooperative interactions with students, staff, administration, parents, and community members.
• Complete daily tasks while responding to needs from school staff and stakeholders.
• Perform grounds care, including: preparing and maintaining athletic fields and turf; mowing, weeding, sprinkling, trimming, and pruning; field lining, dragging play surfaces, and filling as needed; applying fertilizer to turf, shrubs, and trees as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, steps, parking areas, fences, and landscaped areas.
• Remove debris from assigned outdoor areas.
• Remove snow and ice from driveways, parking lots, and walkways; apply salt/sand as needed.
• Assist with fencing maintenance and athletic equipment needs.
• Perform additional tasks assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Landscape experience

English communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Computers & email

Work order software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order software

Computers and email

Job description

Central High in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a 5 Hour HS Custodial/Grounds worker to maintain school grounds and facilities. Responsibilities include custodial tasks, turf maintenance, and field upkeep to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid Michigan driver’s license, and good communication skills in English. Schedule is 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with pay starting at $16.19 per hour.