Custodian

Springfield School District; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District at Elm Hill School in Springfield, Vermont is seeking a Custodian to clean and maintain district buildings, providing a safe and clean learning environment. The role involves floor care, window washing, litter removal, and restroom upkeep, with potential evening or day shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1–2 years of relevant experience; basic math, reading, and communication skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent with 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience: Commercial cleaning and floor care experience preferred.
• Language/Math/Reasoning: Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax, and buff.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, chalkboards, trashcans, water fountains, and sinks.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and wood work; empty trash and maintain bathrooms.
• Provide setup and breakdown of furniture for events; assist with minor repairs.
• Close the building daily, secure doors/windows and report safety hazards.

Skills

Dependability

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Adaptability/Flexibility

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years relevant experience

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894023
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary: To clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of district buildings to provide a safe and clean learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Clean floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax, and buff.

Wash and clean windows, walls, chalkboards, trashcans, water fountains, and sinks.

Dust furniture, fixtures, and wood work.

Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.

Clean and stock bathrooms. Change and clean shower curtains. Scrub and disinfect the shower rooms.

Maintain and clean displays, boards, artwork, frames, and displays. Perform light repairs as needed.

Provide setup and breakdown of furniture in cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or other spaces for events.

Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems. Handle minor repairs directly. Refer carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs to maintenance staff as needed.

Assume responsibility for the closing of the building each day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off.

Maintain American flag on an as needed basis.

Do minor routine maintenance of electrical (replace light bulbs), heating and ventilating vents and fixtures (i.e. changing filters), locks (i.e. oiling) and lockers.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities by reporting known safety hazards in the school immediately to supervisor.

Monitor building and grounds to ensure standards for cleanliness and safety are maintained.

Provide routine grass trimming, leaf raking, and maintenance of planting beds on properties.

Remove snow from immediate walks and exits and add sand and salt as needed.

Available to support students and staff during evacuation drills and emergencies.

Notify supervisor when he/she may be away from the premises.

May be assigned to evening or day shift depending upon the needs of the employer.

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job according to state, federal and Springfield District policies.

Supervision Received: Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by Physical Plant Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory duties. May train or assist co-workers.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

Education: High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Experience: Commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum and other floor machines also preferred, as well as knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.

Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills: Good basic mathematical skills including ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Follow through and seeing tasks and projects to completion is essential.
• 2. Pride in one's work and completion of a task.
• 3. Willingness to assist others within changing conditions is essential.
• 4. Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students and fellow team members.

Competencies: The individual in this position must possess the following:

Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations.

Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.

Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding.

Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity – being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace.

Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done.

Other:

Use of personal vehicle is required - NO

Use of personal vehicle to transport students is required - NO

This position is classified as "at risk" for possible exposure to Hepatitis B and

is eligible to have the hepatitis B shot series at the district expense. - YES

Internal Applicants:This posting expires 5 calendar days after the date posted.

Current employees need to complete an Internal Application in order to apply for this

vacancy. The "internal" tab is located in the upper right corner of the application link.

Individuals not currently employed by the Springfield School District need to compete

the full application in order to apply for this vacancy.

Position Type: Calendar Year
Salary: $21.22 to $22.48 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Max Pugh , Director of Physical Plant
• DISTRICT OFFICES
• Email: [e-mail]

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