Custodian

Wayne RESA; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Employment Network is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean, safe school facilities. The role requires a high school education or equivalent experience and involves operating cleaning equipment, lifting, and following directions to support students and staff.

Responsibilities include routine custodial tasks, minor maintenance, and reporting issues to the head custodian. Position offers full-time employment with year-round assignments at Harper Woods facilities.

Qualifications

• High school education and/or work experience and training acceptable.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, etc.).
• Ability to pass a physical examination and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties such as mopping, buffing, dusting, washing, and cleaning walls and fixtures.
• Operate and monitor basic building systems and replace light bulbs as needed.
• Report malfunctions to supervisor and maintain supply areas and equipment.
• Assist with snow removal, lawn care, and general custodial upkeep as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, vendors, and community.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Ladders/Scaffolding

Heavy lifting

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Self supervision

Driving license

Background check

Other qualifications

Education

High school education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/13/2026

TITLE:Custodian
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school education and/or work experience and training are acceptable to the Board of Education.

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, etc.)
• Ability to work from scaffolding and ladders, lift heavy (up to 50 pounds) items to a height of three (3) feet and carry a reasonable distance, and work in inclement weather as appropriate.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) and follow instructions.
• Ability to work with staff, students, vendors, and community in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Demonstrated record of good attendance and pride in one's work,
• Ability to work with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
• Exhibit positive attitude and pride in the work assignment and in the appearance of the building and equipment.
• Ability to pass a physical examination and a criminal background check for federal and state.
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Board of Education
• Valid Driver's Licenses

PREFERRED:Boiler Certification and/or Electrical and/or HVAC JCI (Metasys)

REPORTS TO:Operations Manager/Building Principal

JOB GOAL:To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety that allows full educational use of the facilities at all times.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs usualcustodialduties, such as mopping, stripping, washing, buffing, dusting, and scrubbing on walls, ceilings, furniture, fixtures and windows,
• Operates and monitors minor maintenance heating, ventilation, and other similar equipment, including changing filters and cleaning vents.
• Performs minor maintenance, replace light bulbs, performs minor painting, repair or replacement of furniture, windows, lights and other building equipment.
• Interacts with staff, students, and community in a positive and cooperative manner. Performscustodialservices for the staff members as appropriate.
• Promptly reports malfunctions of equipment and furniture to headcustodianand/or supervisor.
• Maintainscustodialclosets and common storage areas in good working order, and disposes of rubbish and trash promptly and appropriately.
• Maintains an overall awareness of buildingcustodialneeds personally and/or communicates problems/concerns to the headcustodianand/or supervisor.
• Performs ground work such as mowing, weeding, and cultivating, fertilizing and trash removal as assigned. Responsible for snow removal and salting sidewalks, etc.
• Receives and distributes deliveries and assists in the preparation of supply requisitions and problem/alert forms.
• During periods of school recesses, performs major cleaning tasks such as stripping of floors, repainting, heavy duty cleaning of restrooms, etc. (Goal is to restore all areas as close to new as possible.)
• Attends seminars and in-service training
• Available for emergency and/or overtime assignments
• Assist vendors, inspectors, and contractors as needed
• Responsible for opening and checking the building.
• Responsible for closing and securing the building
• Maintains communication with building principal and othercustodiansregarding building usage, rentals, setup needs and schedule changes.
• Performing other related duties as deemed necessary by the building principal or other administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Fifty-two (52) weeks per year. Salary as determined in the agreement between the Board of Education and the Union.

EVALUATION:At least one evaluation will be completed during the initial ninety (90) day probationary program, another at the completion of the probationary program and at least annually thereafter.

START DATE:ASAP

LOCATION:TBD within the Harper Woods School District's Buildings.

DEADLINE:Until Filled

Note: Board of Education policy requires that each successful applicant be free of past serious legal infractions as determined through a criminal records check with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. It is the policy of the School District of the City of Harper Woods that no discriminatory practices based on gender, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct or attendance.