Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Custodian to support the educational process by maintaining facilities through housekeeping, grounds keeping and basic repairs. The position may work in multiple buildings, reports to the Quadrant Supervisor, and wages follow the collective bargaining agreement.

The role requires dependable attendance and interaction with students, staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain district buildings in operational condition through housekeeping, grounds keeping and basic repairs.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and grounds equipment and keep records.
• Travel between buildings as needed and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Diversity awareness

Job description

Custodian

Grand Rapids Public Schools – To Be Determined – Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Job Details

Job ID: 5815900

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.86 Per Hour

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Custodian

Department: Facilities and Operations

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Quadrant Supervisor

Job Summary

This position is a member of the Operations Department and reports directly to the Operations leader in the building the person is assigned to. It also reports indirectly to the Building Administration for day‑to‑day building instructions. The position supports the educational process by maintaining the district’s buildings in operational excellence through efficient housekeeping, grounds keeping and basic repair services. It may be assigned and work in multiple buildings as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute to the team effort as outlined through the district strategic plan, mission statements, and departmental goals.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Operations Team, Building Administrator and their staff to properly maintain the physical plant and site in a sanitary, safe, and functional condition.
• Perform daily custodial and daily grounds tasks according to an approved work schedule and perform periodic custodial and seasonal ground tasks as required.
• Operate and maintain various types of building mechanical and department cleaning and grounds equipment.
• Maintain proper records, including payroll records, leave time, equipment operations, shift logs, etc.
• Ensure a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, including alarm procedures and building lock/unlock procedures.
• Travel between buildings during shift as needed.
• Maintain and store tools, equipment, and supplies properly.
• Maintain minimum absenteeism according to the attendance monitoring program.
• Interact with co‑workers, supervisors and other customers in a cooperative, positive and supportive way.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively and courteously with scholars, parents, the public, and district staff, fostering positive relationships through tact and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments.
• Ability to participate as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) and has close and distance vision and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions

The employee must be able to compare, analyze, communicate orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]