Custodian

Auburn-Washburn USD 437; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Next-day-pay option

Leave accrual

Job summary

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 is hiring a daytime custodial staff member in Topeka, Kansas. You will clean and sanitize classrooms, hallways, and common spaces, ensuring a safe and pleasant learning environment. Position requires staying active, lifting, and working in a fast-paced school setting.

Wage ranges from $10.92 to $15.92 per hour, with benefits including health care and paid holidays; accrual of leave begins on hire, with state-of-the-art cleaning technology provided.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, sanitize and maintain classrooms, hallways and spaces.
• Perform minor repairs and report issues needing maintenance.

Job description

• Single board-paid health care plan (valued at $7,954)
• Paid holidays (New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas (2 days))
• Begin accruing leave immediately after hire
• State-of-the-art cleaning technology provided

• Single board-paid health care plan (valued at $7,954)
• Paid holidays (New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas (2 days))
• Option for next-day-pay (ask for details)
• Begin accruing leave immediately after hire
• State-of-the-art cleaning technology provided

Why Auburn-Washburn?

What we ask of you:

• Keeping Things Spotless: Do you enjoy cleaning and organizing? You’ll be responsible for sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and maintaining classrooms, hallways, and other spaces.
• Fixing Small Problems Before They Become Big Ones: Are you handy with tools and quick to solve maintenance issues? You’ll take care of minor repairs and report anything needing extra attention.
• Staying Active and Energetic: Do you like staying on your feet and working in a fast‑paced environment? This role involves physical activity like lifting, moving, and standing throughout your shift.
• Being Reliable: Are you someone others can count on? You’ll have a consistent schedule and will play an essential part in keeping our schools running smoothly.
• Caring About Safety: Do you notice details and think ahead? You’ll help ensure a safe environment by following cleaning protocols and identifying hazards.

Job Goal

To provide all students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, pleasant, and smooth-functioning.

Link: Job Description

Salary: $10.92-$15.92/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience)

Term of Employment: 4-8 hours/day, 10-12 months/year

Link: District Benefits

• available to employees hired to work 4+ hours/day, 5 days/week

Additional Information

At Auburn-Washburn, we have a positive and professional culture. We are often described by our employees as a family. We are collaborative and work together to inspire, prepare, and challenge every child, every day. We are student-centered and make decisions for what is best for students. We have high expectations for our staff, students, and community. And we love to celebrate success. We are proud of who we are and what we do!

Auburn-Washburn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.