Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Burke (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom East Unified Union School District seeks a Maintenance/Custodian for Newark Street School in Vermont to join the buildings and grounds crew, performing daily cleaning, disinfecting, dusting and floor care, with minor repairs to keep the campus safe and healthy.

The candidate should have proven experience collaborating with others, strong written and oral communication, and preventive custodial practices, with a commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with others in a school setting.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with custodial and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, dusting and floor care.
• Maintenance tasks and minor repairs as needed.
• Work with the buildings and grounds crew to keep the campus safe and healthy.
• Collaborate with staff to optimize custodial routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Custodian

Kingdom East Unified Union School District Newark Street School - Newark, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5875784

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kingdom East School District seeks a Maintenance/Custodian for Newark Street School for the purpose of working with a School’s building and grounds crew, performing the daily cleaning and sanitary actions needed to keep a safe and healthy school, with minor repair and alteration of the campus buildings and grounds; This position requires custodial tasks including cleaning, disinfecting, dusting and floor care, as well as maintenance tasks. The pay range for this position is $18.50-$25.34/hr.

Candidates shall have proven experience collaborating with others, written and oral communication skills, keeping buildings and equipment operating. Experience must include optimizing daily custodial and some maintenance efficiencies, preventive maintenance/custodial practices, and maintaining a safe and healthy facility. Maintenance practices, as well as repairs should be expected, both independently and as part of a team.

Newark Street School is part of the Kingdom East School District, located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choosing.

We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture.

Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jon Rice
• PO Box 129
• Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]