Custodian

Buchanan Community Schools; Buchanan Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single Insurance Benefits

Sick Days

Personal Days

Bereavement Days

Vacation Days

Job summary

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking a Custodian for the 2nd shift. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and safety duties across school facilities to provide a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

The position requires the ability to work independently or with others, follow schedules, perform duties safely, and adapt to potential weekend shifts. Starting date ASAP with 52-week calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Basic math: add/subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness.
• Restock disposable items and report inventory usage.
• Lock doors and secure buildings at end of day.
• Follow written work schedule and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Good communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

1 position available - Custodian (full-time, 2nd shift)

Custodians perform tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of various buildings and their surroundings and to create a safe and clean environment for students and staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Other duties appropriate to the position may be assigned.

• Full-Time Position (2nd shift)
• Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, ramps, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or material
• Restocks disposable items and provides supervisor with inventory usage and data
• Assists in maintaining safe working conditions for all employees in the building and on the grounds
• Performs any immediate custodial needs requested by the building administrator
• Assists in other assignments of an unusual or emergency nature when needed to insure the District’s ability to operate
• Maintains the equipment pertinent to custodial duties in satisfactory working conditions
• Assists in the unloading and distribution of materials
• Works with other custodians and personnel cooperatively
• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfaces
• Cleans, renovates, and renews floor surface finishes
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards, chalk rails, and erasers
• Washes/cleans light fixtures
• Replaces light bulbs/tubes as necessary
• Painting
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment
• Collects, bags, and disposes of trash
• Locks doors and windows to classrooms and offices at end of day
• Turns off unnecessary lighting
• Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker rooms
• Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors
• Reports items that require repair
• Follows written work schedule
• Coordinates work with lead Operations Utility Coordinator and Operations Supervisor
• Guards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security each school day
• Ability to work from ladders and/or scaffolding
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks
• Vacuums, spot cleans, and extracts carpet as necessary
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner in which contributes to the safety and wellbeing of the students, staff and buildings
• Performs all custodial/operations duties assigned by supervisors
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• This role includes a schedule that may involve rotating weekend shifts
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Language Skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, students, or other employees of the organization
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Other Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students; able to effectively take direction and work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff; good communication skills; punctual and rarely absent work habits

Physical Demands

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 frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this job. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.

Work Environment

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees, occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces as well as occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Preferred

Custodial Experience preferred

Position Details

• Title: Custodian
• Reports to: Michelle Trail, Custodial Coordinator
• Starting date: ASAP
• Calendar: 2026-27 Fiscal Year, 52-week position
• Shifts: 2nd shift, full-time
• Compensation: $16.55/hour
  • Single Insurance Benefits Offered for full-time staff (after 90 day probation period)
  • Sick Days (one per month up to a total of 12, first 3 given after 90 day probation period)
  • Personal Days (2)
  • Bereavement Days (3)
  • Vacation Days (5 days after first full year)
• Posting date: November 2, 2026
• Application deadline: Until filled

Statement of Assurance of Compliance With Federal Law

Buchanan Community Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender/sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance Officers for Affimitive Action and review of Federal requirements are as follows: Section 504 and ADA; Callie Campbell (Director of Special Education, 695-8442), Title IX and Title VI; Brian Pruett (Buchanan High School Principal, 695-8404) and Shelby Beasley (Buchanan Middle School Principal, 695-8406).