Custodian

Forefront; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a full-time hourly Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary school facilities, including classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, offices, restrooms, and common areas. You will perform daily cleaning, assist with floor care and laundry operations, and support senior staff to ensure quality standards are met.

This non-exempt role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or weekends during events, and travel between school buildings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Assist with floor care, including sweeping, mopping, buffing, and carpet cleaning.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Handle laundry and linen operations as required.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables according to school policies.
• Report maintenance, safety, or facility issues to the Lead Custodian or Supervisor.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Full-Time Hourly Version

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in an education setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support well‑being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right.
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills.
• Competitive Benefits: Full‑time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more.

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary conditions in school facilities, including classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices, restrooms, and common areas. The role performs daily custodial tasks, assists with floor care and laundry/linen operations, and supports the Lead Custodian and Supervisor in ensuring all areas meet quality standards.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly, non‑exempt position. Extended hours may be necessary based on operational needs, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends during school events.

Pay Rate

• $16–$18/hr

Essential Functions and Duties

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Assist with floor care, including sweeping, mopping, buffing, and carpet cleaning.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Handle laundry and linen operations as required.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables according to school policies.
• Report maintenance, safety, or facility issues to the Lead Custodian or Supervisor.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities as Required for Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Travel

• Travel between school buildings as needed to support operations and staff.

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Other Duties As Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.