8 Hour Cleaner

Forest Hills Public School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District in Ada, Michigan is seeking an 8 Hour Cleaner to join Operations. This full-time role offers 8-hour shifts, year-round schedule, and starting pay of $16.19 per hour under Grade 1, Step 1.

You will perform deep cleaning, support classroom maintenance, and ensure health safety standards. Candidates must be reliable, have transportation, and meet the district's physical activity standards. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work at various buildings as assigned by Operations.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must meet the District's Standard of Physical Activity.

Responsibilities

• Deep cleaning of desks, counters, and bathroom fixtures.
• Deep cleaning of carpets, tile and LVT floors.
• Perform high dusting across the schools.
• Assist with moving classroom furniture and trash removal.
• Adhere to health safety standards per OSHA/MIOSHA.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.

Skills

Reliability

Transportation required

Physical fitness

Job description

8 Hour Cleaner

Forest Hills Public School District Operations - Ada, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941886

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

8 Hour Cleaner

Operations

Pay Grade: Starting at Grade 1, Step 1, $16.19 per hour

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor

Schedule: 8 hours per day / Hours and Schedule Vary / 52 Weeks

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work at various buildings as assigned by Operations
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to perform to the District's Standard of Physical Activity with or without reasonable accommodations

Essential Job Functions

• Deep cleaning horizontal surfaces including but not limited to counters, desks, bathroom fixtures
• Deep cleaning of carpets, tile, LVT floors
• Perform high dusting in all areas of schools
• Assist with moving classroom furniture
• Assist with trash removal
• All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as per OSHA and/or MIOSHA
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders.The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, packing and unloading trucks.Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move 80 pounds, such as salt and furniture.The employees will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Shall be able to perform the following physical levels:

CONSTANT:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 67-100% of TIME PER DAY

FREQUENT:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 24-66% or 2/3 OF DAY

OCCASIONAL:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 10-30% or 1/3 OF DAY

RARE:

ACTIVITY PERFORMED 1-10% or 1/6 OF DAY

RARE

OCAS.

FREQ.

CONST.

FLOOR TO WAIST LIFT

100#

80#

50#

WAIST TO SHOULDER LIFT

40#

25#

17#

OVERHEAD LIFT

10#

HORIZONTAL LIFT

80#

35#

17#

7#

CARRY

Front carry

30#

25#

12.5#

PUSH

Horizontal tractive force

40#

30#

25#

12.5#

PULL

Horizontal tractive force

30#

25#

12.5#

10#

POWER GRIP

Right

19#

16#

10#

5#

Left

19#

16#

10#

5#

REACH

Overhead

Right

X

Left

X

Lateral

X

SQUAT

Sustained

X

Repetitive

X

BEND

X

HEAD/NECK

Flexion

X

Rotation

X

Static flexed position

X

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work will be performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities as well.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation: In accordance with the Custodial and Food Service Agreement.

Terms of Employment: The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.19 Per Hour

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]