Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 2,892,960 - 3,096,844; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District Custodian position seeks a reliable individual to clean and maintain district buildings, ensuring a safe, orderly environment for students and staff.

The role includes routine housekeeping, minor maintenance, event setup, snow removal, and adherence to safety policies. Immediate start; shifts may vary by need.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent; 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience: Commercial cleaning experience preferred; floor machines knowledge.
• Language skills: Ability to read a limited number of words and to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical skills: Basic math including units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning: Ability to follow instructions and handle simple problems.
• Communication: Ability to communicate courteously with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping, washing, waxing, and buffing.
• Wash windows, walls, boards, trashcans, sinks and other surfaces.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; empty trash and maintain bathrooms.
• Set up and break down furniture for events in cafeterias or gym spaces.
• Perform minor maintenance and report major repairs.
• Close the building each day and ensure doors, windows, lights are secured.

Skills

Commercial cleaning experience

Floor waxing & stripping

Basic math skills

Strong communication

Reading simple words

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian

Springfield School District MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS - Springfield, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID: 5844406

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:

• 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 closing 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 (changing filters), locks (oiling), and lockers.
• Take 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 the employee 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. 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:
• Follow through and see tasks and projects to completion.
• Pride in one's work and completion of a task.
• Willingness to assist others within changing conditions.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students and fellow team members.

Competencies:

• 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 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.

Physical Effort and Stress

Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following.

Frequency Codes: S (Sometimes), O (Occasionally), F (Frequently), C (Constantly), N/A (Not Applicable).

Essential Activities:

Sitting – activity may exist sporadically, but not on a consistent basis.

Standing – constantly.

Pushing/Pulling – occasionally.

Walking – constantly.

Climbing – occasionally.

Seeing – constantly.

Balancing – occasionally.

Hearing – constantly.

Crouching – occasionally.

Talking – constantly.

Kneeling – frequently.

Dexterity (hands/fingers) – constantly.

Repetitive motions – hands/feet – frequently.

Tasting – not applicable.

Handling – frequently.

Smelling – sometimes.

Driving – occasionally.

Use of Equipment (including computers) – frequently.

Reaching (overhead) – occasionally.

Lifting – constantly (up to 10 lbs), frequently (10‑25 lbs), occasionally (25‑50 lbs), sometimes (50‑100 lbs), sometimes (100+ lbs).

Managing Stress and Resolving Conflicts – occasionally to frequently (range 10‑25 lbs to 50‑100 lbs).

Working Conditions/Environmental Factors

All conditions common to an education environment, including exposure to dust, water, extreme heat, chemicals, hazardous materials, extreme cold, fumes, uneven terrain, viruses, outdoor weather, vibration, and heights.

Definitions – Physical Demands

Detailed definitions of terms such as Sitting, Standing, Walking, Seeing, Hearing, Talking, Dexterity, Lifting, Carrying, Bending/Stooping, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Reaching, Handling.

Additional Information

This job description is not an employment agreement and is subject to change.

Position Type

Position Type: Calendar Year

Salary: $21.22 to $22.48 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian