Custodian- Oxbow Elementary PM Shift

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and secure facilities at Oxbow Elementary. Responsibilities include grounds care, snow removal, and operating custodial equipment to standards that support the education program. The role requires following approved procedures and reporting issues to supervisors.

Shifts run 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a contract salary range and a small shift premium, and the position is tied to the 2026–2027 school year. Start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Must understand operation of mechanical, electrical and heating units.
• Familiar with custodial mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and sanitation standards.
• Willingness to work on call for emergencies or after-hours needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties following approved procedures.
• Care for grounds including mowing, snow removal, and plant maintenance.
• Open/close building daily and for events as directed.
• Maintain neat storage areas for custodial supplies and equipment.
• Report problems to foreman, working leader or principal.
• Assist principal/foreman with custodial tasks as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical/electrical/he•

Custodial equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Custodial equipment

Ladders and safety gear

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Custodian is responsible for keeping the assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional and secure in accordance with the prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program. The Custodian is responsible for performing the assigned work following approved custodial job procedures. They will perform assigned duties in the care of grounds, including mowing of grass in areas immediately around the building and other areas not accessible to large machinery, removal of snow and ice from walks and steps, and care of flowers and shrubbery. They will also maintain proper and neat storage areas for custodial supplies and equipment in the area of the building assigned, as well as maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodian

Location: Oxbow Elementary

Salary: Per contract $16.92- $20.43 Shift Premium: $.25

Reports To: Working Foreman, Principal, Supervisor of Operations

Status: School Year 2026 - 2027

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Shift Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Date Posted: 10/27/2026

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Custodian is responsible for keeping the assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional and secure in accordance with the prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program.

• Directly responsible to the working foreman and/or principal in secondary buildings and principal in the elementary buildings when school is in session and to the Supervisor of Operations at all other times.
• Perform the assigned work schedule following approved custodial job procedures.
• Correct minor maintenance problems in the building(s).
• Perform assigned duties in the care of grounds, including mowing of grass in areas immediately around the building and other areas not accessible to large machinery, removal of snow and ice from walks and steps, and care of flowers and shrubbery.
• Maintain neat and clean uniforms when on duty.
• Project a positive image for the school district with all district employees, whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building.
• Maintain proper and neat storage areas for custodial supplies and equipment in the area of the building assigned.
• Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
• Assist the principal, building foreman, or working leader in performing custodial jobs when requested.
• Maintain good sanitary conditions of building facilities.
• Make arrangements for use of school facilities by non-school groups as indicated on building use requests.
• Cooperate with all groups, in a pleasant and courteous manner, that use the building after regular school hours.
• Report problems noted in the building to foreman, working leader or principal.
• Must have knowledge of the operation of mechanical, electrical and heating units in the building.
• Must be familiar with the proper operation and care of custodial mechanical equipment.
• Must have knowledge of institution cleaning procedures.
• Maintain playground equipment in safe and good operating condition.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, overtime, or special needs falling outside the normal work hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a custodian encounters while performing essential functions of the 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 regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, including both hot and cold weather. The employee will be expected to climb and work from ladders and/or personnel lift as necessary. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, overtime, or special needs falling outside the normal work hours can be expected. There is a high probability that contact with blood-borne materials will occur within daily duties. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands describe here are representative of those requirements that must be met by a custodian to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including cleaning supplies, pails, and bags/boxes. Occasionally the employee will lift or move up to 80 pounds, including bags of salt and furniture. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as table, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. This job requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Performance Required to Perform the Job

The custodial position requires that an individual be able to perform the following tasks at the physical levels indicated in order to carry out the essential functions of the job.

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY (1-10% shift) (11-32% shift) (33-66% of shift) (67-100% of shift)

LIFTING TASKS

FLOOR TO WAIST LIFTING 100 LBS 80 LBS 50 LBS 0 LBS

WAIST TO SHOULDER LIFTING 40 LBS 25 LBS 17 LBS 0 LBS

OVERHEAD LIFTING 0 LBS 10 LBS 0 LBS 0 LBS

HORIZONTAL LIFTING 80 LBS 35 LBS 17 LBS 7 LBS

CARRYING: Front Carry 30 LBS 25 LBS 12.5 LBS 0 LBS

PUSHING: Horizontal tractive force 40 LBS 30 LBS 25 LBS 12.5 LBS

PULLING: Horizontal tractive force 30 LBS 25 LBS 12.5 LBS 10 LBS

POWER GRIPPING: Right 19 LBS 16 LBS 10 LBS 5 LBS

Left 19 LBS 16 LBS 10 LBS 5 LBS

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY (1-10% SHIFT) (11-32% SHIFT) (33-66% OF SHIFT) (67-100% OF SHIFT)

MOVEMENT TASKS

REACH: Overhead X

Right X

Left X

Lateral X

SQUAT: Sustained X

Repetitive X

BEND X

HEAD/NECK: Flexion X

Rotation X

Static flexed position X

Contact

Inquiries should be addressed to: Jeanna Klebba, Administrative Assistant to Human Resources, 2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357, 248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX) E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.