Custodian

Lower Kuskokwim School District; Napakiak (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AERRC is seeking a custodian to maintain a safe, clean and efficient school environment in rural Alaska. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, minor repairs, grounds care, and ensuring building security and energy efficiency.

The role requires physical fitness, adaptability to cross-cultural rural settings, and adherence to district policies. By taking on building operations and basic maintenance, you will support a stable learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be insurable under the District’s regular automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out the duties described below.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times, including sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walkways and steps as needed.
• Checks daily that exit doors are open and panic bars work during occupancy.
• Raises the United States flag at/before 8 a.m. and lowers it at/after 3:30 p.m. on school days.
• Sweeps classrooms, dusts furniture, cleans chalk boards daily.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms; cleans fixtures daily.
• Cleans halls after school and during the day if required.
• Cleans windows inside and out at least yearly.
• Keeps grounds free of rubbish and maintains safety and attractiveness of school grounds.
• Keeps all floors clean and in good condition.
• Makes minor building repairs and reports needed repairs promptly.
• Reports any damage to school property to the Site Administrator.
• Remains on premises during school hours and when building use is authorized.
• Opens/closes building daily; ensures doors/windows secured and lights off when not needed.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and requisitions replacements as needed.
• Moves furniture/equipment as directed for activities.
• Complies with local laws for trash disposal and waste management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good physical condition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Qualifications:

1. 1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 2. Good physical condition.
3. 3. Valid Alaska driver’s license preferred. Must be insurable under the District’s regular automobile insurance policy.
4. 4. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
5. 5. Ability to carry out the duties described below.

Duties:

1. 1. Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds neat and clean at all times.
2. 2. Shovels, plows, and/or sands walkways and steps as needed.
3. 3. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
4. 4. Raises the United States flag at or before 8 a.m. on each school day, and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.
5. 5. Sweeps classrooms, dusts furniture, and cleans all chalk boards daily.
6. 6. Scrubs, cleans, and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
7. 7. Cleans halls after school each day, and during the day if required.
8. 8. Washes all windows, both inside and out at least once a year, and more frequently is necessary.
9. 9. Keeps the grounds free of rubbish and performs such other tasks that are necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe, attractive condition.
10. 10. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
11. 11. Makes minor building repairs.
12. 12. Reports needed repairs promptly to the supervisor.
13. 13. Reports any damage to school property immediately to the Site Administrator.
14. 14. Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the Site Administrator.
15. 15. Assumes the responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day, and ensures all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off before leaving.
16. 16. Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements far enough in advance so they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his/her duties.
17. 17. Moves furniture or equipment with buildings as required for various activities as directed.
18. 18. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
19. 19. Performs other duties as assigned.