Custodian - Day Shift

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is seeking a reliable Custodian to join our Operational Support Staff. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe school facilities and grounds, supporting students and staff in a positive environment.

The position is part-time, day shift, 9am to 3pm, up to 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms and ensuring proper waste disposal and sanitization.

Qualifications

• Custodial experience preferred.
• Must possess physical ability to perform all required work.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and families.
• Work independently and in teams to complete duties and assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, families, students and the public.
• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner.
• Keep school buildings and premises clean.
• Mop, scrub and wax floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed.
• Clean cafeteria and properly dispose of refuse.
• Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces.
• Spot clean and scrub walls.
• Empty garbage cans in classrooms and offices.
• Clean and disinfect bathroom areas, including walls, sinks, toilet bowls and mirrors.
• Re-stock toilet paper and towel dispensers.
• Clean and disinfect water fountains.
• Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and offices.
• Other maintenance/custodial duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical ability

Professional relationships

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

Department: Operational Support Staff

Location: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

Description

Position Title: Custodian

Reports To: Director of Operations

Start Date: Immediately

Position Description: A Detroit Academy of Arts and Science custodial team member is responsible for maintaining the grounds and facilities of our school sites in a safe and efficient manner. Custodial Staff perform cleaning duties to provide students, employees and our school community with a safe and clean place to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Custodial experience preferred
• Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and families
• Work independently and in teams to complete duties and assignments in a timely manner

Terms of Employment: Day shift, 9am to 3pm. Part time, up to 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, families, students and the public
• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner
• Keep school buildings and premises clean
• Mop, scrub and wax floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed
• Clean cafeteria and properly dispose of refuse
• Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
• Spot clean and scrub walls
• Empty garbage cans in classrooms and offices
• Clean and disinfect bathroom areas, including walls, sinks, toilet bowls and mirrors.
• Re-stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
• Clean and disinfect water fountains
• Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and offices
• Other maintenance/custodial duties as assigned