Custodial Helper 1

Granite School District; Frostburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking a part-time custodian to assist with cleaning and maintenance across facilities in a school environment. The role emphasizes reliability, timely attendance, and proper handling of cleaning duties.

The position requires basic cleaning knowledge, ability to operate cleaning equipment, and the willingness to follow safety and security protocols. No prior experience is necessary, and a background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age is 14.
• HS diploma or GED preferred if over 18.
• Background check required if over 18.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine maintenance of school and district buildings.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and hallways.
• Fills soap, paper towel, toilet paper and other dispensers.
• May remove graffiti and repair vandalism.
• Locks/unlocks doors to restrict access and for building security.
• Cleans up garbage and maintains furniture.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment.
• Works to maintain a VE KTR inspection rating of 80% or higher.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/12/2026
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Hours per week: 15

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Provides assistance to students, teachers, custodians and administrators. Performs assigned tasks such as, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and removal of garbage. May also assist in grounds care, building maintenance, cleaning, and moving of equipment. May help with building security by locking/unlocking doors when requested and do final lock-up of building at night including turning on security systems. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Assists with routine maintenance of school and district buildings.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and hallways.
• Fills soap, paper towel, toilet paper and other dispensers.
• May remove graffiti and repair other acts of vandalism.
• Assist in restricting access by locking and unlocking doors.
• Performs other outside maintenance.
• Cleans up garbage, repairs furniture, lockers, doors, and small equipment.
• Involved with security of building after hours.
• Turns on/off security and locks/unlocks the building.
• Performs duties in a manner to maintain an 80% or higher VEKTR inspection.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Needs to know how to operate and maintain basic cleaning equipment.
• May perform minor adjustments to equipment.
• Must understand basic use of age appropriate cleaning solvents and their proper application.

Required Education and Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 14.
• High school diploma or GED preferred if over 18.
• Must pass a background check if over 18 years old.

Required Prior Experience

No prior experience is required.

Assigned Decision Making

Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by supervisors. Must take direction well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions, but must be willing to follow directions.

Interactions with Others

Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, custodians, and other district personnel. May also interact appropriately with parents, counselors, and police agencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Working Environment

Works inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students. Must receive proper training from the head custodian when working with cleaning chemicals and must be handled properly.

Physical Requirements –

Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.