Custodian - Full Time

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Shoe allowance

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a full-time Custodian to serve at Allegan Elementary School, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves various custodial duties such as cleaning, setting up school spaces, and performing light maintenance. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work well with others.

The position offers paid time off, health benefits, and retirement benefits through the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of commercial cleaning.
• Setup and tear down of various school spaces.
• Light maintenance duties and security responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic cleaning and disinfecting procedures

Ability to work with staff and students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CUSTODIAN - FULL TIME - ELEMENTARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Custodial duties include all phases of commercial cleaning
• Setup and tear down of various school spaces (cafeteria, gymnasium, classrooms, etc.)
• Light maintenance duties and security responsibilities throughout the building.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and disinfecting procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow directions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee must be able to push items of 50 lbs., such as pushing equipment, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position starts with the 2026-2027 school year, Monday through Friday, 8 Hours/Day (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), 40 Hours/Week, 52 Weeks/Year. Occasional extra work hours are available during week and/or weekend.

BENEFITS

Paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits, shoe allowance, and excellent retirement benefits through the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Program.

SALARY:

Per Custodial Handbook Salary Schedule

LOCATION:

Allegan Elementary School

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance/Custodial Assistant and/or Building Principal

Contact:

Amy Christman, Director of Finance and Operations

[e-mail]

Alyce Bird, Maintenance/Custodial Assistant

[e-mail]

EEO Statement:

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at [phone].