Custodian - Days/Groundskeeper PHS

PORTAGE HS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana is hiring a Daytime Custodian/Groundskeeper to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming school environment. This full‑time position supports custodial operations for the assigned building and outdoor areas, performing routine cleaning, groundskeeping and light maintenance duties.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch. Starting date is immediate and the role requires physical effort, ability to lift up to 50 lb

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Mowing responsibilities: push mower and weed eater in areas not accessible by tractor; trim edges.
• Weeding flower beds, signage areas and mulched zones on a regular basis.
• Snow removal using a tractor and shovels; apply salt as needed.
• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax floors; operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Check entrances/exits and ensure security of doors and windows.

Job description

Custodian - Days/Groundskeeper PHS

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary: $ per Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8.5 Hours 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 30 Minute Unpaid Lunch

Location:

Summary: The job of Daytime Custodian/Groundskeeper was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services and groundskeeping at the assigned building; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of specialcleaning operations, and assisting in preparing for and maintaining facilities both indoors and outside for classroom activities andbuilding-level events.

Essential Functions

Include the following plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the buildingcustodial supervisor.

Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.

• Changing filters on a regular basis.
• Mowing Responsibilities
  • Push Mower – Utilize push mower in areas/corners close to building not accessible by tractor and islands in the parking lots.
  • All other areas must be trimmed with a weed eater. This includes all trees, shrubs, signs, poles, curbs, and edges of the building.
  • Sidewalks and entryways should be free of grass clippings and debris.
• Weeding
  • The following areas should be weeded and maintained on a regular basis: flower beds,areas around signage, mulched areas, playgrounds or outdoor sports fields, islands in the parking lots, parking lots, picnic areas, sidewalks, and entrances
• Check school grounds and remove litter and debris, and empty trash cans from school grounds on a daily basis
• Snow Removal
  • Use a tractor to remove snow from main sidewalks and playgrounds.
  • Shovel or snow blow any other areas or entryways not accessible by a tractor.
  • Use salt spreader on walks, driveways, and playgrounds, as needed.
• Rake Leaves
  • Leaves should be raked and removed on a regular basis during the fall.
• Pruning and trimming of small trees and bushes
  • Bushes and trees on school grounds should be trimmed and maintained, as needed.
• Mulching
  • Maintain mulch coverage in areas around trees, poles and signs as needed.
  • Maintain mulch coverage on playgrounds.
• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.
• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
• Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.
• Stock machines and/or towel dispensers
• Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.
• Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s)
• Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.
• Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.
• Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.
• Clean restroom areas as assigned.
• Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.
• Move Furniture and/or equipment as assigned.
• Checks all building entrances/exits throughout the day to ensure that they secured.
• Performs lunchroom activities (e.g. set-up, clean-up, stacking chairs, wiping tables, hauling trash, dumping trash, mopping kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring students are fed and the lunchroom area is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.
• Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.
• Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift objects weighing up to 50lbs and move objects weighing up to 100lbs using appropriate equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical partsand in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is required to use the appropriate personal protection equipment when performing these tasks.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS: This position carries benefits for full-time custodial employees as described in the EmployeeHandbook.

DISCLAIMER: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.The employeeis expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere toall PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.49 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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