Custodian Part Time - 260 days (Day Shift)

Perry Township School District; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,373,000 - 35,619,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township School District is seeking a Custodian for a part-time, 260-day, day-shift position at Perry Meridian High School. You will perform custodial duties to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, respond promptly to spills and maintenance needs, and handle light manual labor. The pay rate is $15.75 per hour, with a schedule of 5.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to communicate to diverse groups.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be neat and clean in appearance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building.
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention.
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps.
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition.
• Provide assistance to maintenance personnel when directed.
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator.
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials.
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Reading & writing

Reading measurements

Communication to diverse groups

Interpersonal skills

Neat appearance

Confidentiality

Physical demands

Job description

Custodian Part Time - 260 days (Day Shift) JobID: 6814

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ CUSTODIAL
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Perry Meridian High School

Custodian Part Time - 260 Days (Day Shift)

Position Purpose

Performs custodial support for school activities. Custodians will strive to provide a clean, healthful and pleasant environment for students, staff and school patrons.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Maintain a professional attitude and a positive relationship with stakeholders at all times
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, dust, odors, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, freezing wet and/or humid conditions, wet/slippery surfaces, risk of shock, vibration and varying levels of noise /sound.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition and reporting any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour

Work Schedule

5.5 hours per day

260 days a year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to communicate to diverse groups.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be neat and clean in appearance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

Physical Requirement

Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds. Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws andcodes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Occasional

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Often

Ability to operate job-related equipment. Often