Custodian

Kearney School District; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney School District is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff. The role supports custodial operations within the Facilities Department, reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, with responsibilities spanning cleaning, restocking supplies, and minor grounds tasks.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, reliable attendance, and the ability to read English safety rules and manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret English safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and memos.
• Ability to respond to requests from staff members.
• Basic math using US units (money, weight, volume, distance).

Responsibilities

• Clean all indoor facilities, including floors, walls, and surfaces in all rooms and hallways.
• Use cleaning materials and techniques as directed.
• Assist with implementation of the District's pest management program.
• Assist with seasonal grounds work such as snow, ice, leaf removal and lawn care.
• Restock disposable items such as soap and paper towels.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Report writing

US customary math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  3/11/2026
  
• Location:
  Custodial Department
  

Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Custodial Supervisor

Classification: Non-exempt

Summary

The custodial staff maintains a clean, sanitized and attractive environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean all indoor facilities, including floors, walls, and surfaces in all rooms and hallways
• Use cleaning materials and techniques as directed
• Assist with implementation of the District's pest management program
• Assistant with seasonal grounds work such as snow, ice, leaf removal and lawn care
• Restock disposable items such as soap and paper towels

Supervisory Duties

None

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals in English
• Write routine reports and memos
• Respond to requests from staff members

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Add subtract, multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Solve practical problems
• Interpret instructions given orally, or in writing by diagram or form

Technology

Minimal use of technology is required including data entry into inventory records, District email and TimeClock

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Regularly stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Talk and hear
• Frequently reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel.
• Grasp and use tools
• Climb ladders
• Frequently lift of move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift or move up to 90 pounds
• Frequently push or pull items such as desks, tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines
• Specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision and depth perception

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Conditions and Environment

While performing duties of this job the employee regularly works indoors and occasionally works outdoors. The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 12:54:21 PM CST.