Custodian - Substitute - District Wide

Young World Physical Education; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools is hiring Substitute Custodians for the 2026-27 school year across the district in Omaha, NE. Shifts include daytime and evening, 4 or 8 hours, Monday–Friday, with opportunities to work at multiple schools from elementary to high school.

This role involves routine cleaning, light maintenance, and safety tasks. Duties include floor care (dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming), trash pickup, restrooms, classrooms, and general facilities upkeep.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, general public.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Duties include dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and floor shampooing.
• General duties include trash pickups, restroom and classroom cleaning, and polishing furniture.
• Assist with lunch program services and maintain restrooms and supplies.
• Identify and report items needing repair and work with staff to support building maintenance.
• Perform snow removal and operate cleaning equipment as part of housekeeping program.

Skills

Manual labor

Moderate physical strength

Interpersonal skills

Following instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical cleaning equipment

Cleaning products & supplies

Job description

Custodian - Substitute - District Wide

Millard Public Schools District Wide - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5852909

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Now Hiring - Substitute Custodians for the 2026-27 School Year

Millard Public Schools is searching for hard-working, reliable sustitute custodians for schools throughout the district. This position is ideal for someone who needs flexibility. Subbing is a great way to supplement your income while working around your schedule.

• Daytime and Evening shifts available
• Monday - Friday schedule
• Choose between 4 or 8 hour shifts
• Opportunity to work in various schools, elementary through high school

General Summary:

This position requires routine manual labor associated with daily cleaning and security. and safe operation of District facilities. Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not restricted to: cleaning education facilities. classrooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, athletic areas, equipment rooms, hallways, common areas, outside and other building and office areas. Additionally, this position requires lamp replacement, operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment, policing trash from grounds and playground watering turf, sweeping sidewalks, and performing other tasks associated with the prescribed housekeeping program and snow removal program. Demonstrating acceptable interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers, staff, students, and general public are requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs operations associated with the housekeeping floor care program including: dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning stain and gum removal and shampooing of floors (43%)
2. General Duties: (42%)

• Picks up and empties trash.
• Provides services for the lunch program.
• Changes plastic bags, cleans restrooms, classrooms, chalkboards and whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceiling and light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies.
• Cleans and polishes furniture.
• Keeps restrooms supplies with paper products, soap and other items.

1. Additional Duties (10%)

• Removes and replaces defective lights.
• Cleans mechanical grills.
• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Keeps ceiling tiles in place.Provides services for special activities
• Identifies and reports items requiring repair actions.
• Works closely with office staff and fellow workers to provide feedback on building maintenance actions.

4. Picks up trash from grounds and playground areas, water turf, sweeps sidewalks and performs snow removal operations. Operates, cleans and cares for assigned equipment and supplies (5%)

Qualifications:

1. Education Level:

• High School diploma or equivalent

1. Other Requirements

• Basic cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, general public and fellow workers.
• Work overtime as required.
• Presents a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.

1. Prefered

• Able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper usage of products and equipment.

Special Requirements:

Occasional 1-32%

Frequently

33-66%

Constant

67%+

1.

Standing

X

2.

Walking

X

3.

Sitting

X

4.

Lifting 60 lb. max

X

5.

Carrying 50 feet

X

6.

Pushing/Pulling 70 lbs. of force

X

7.

Climbing/Balancing

X

8.

Stopping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

X

9.

Reaching/Handling

X

10.

Speaking/Hearing

X

11.

Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

X

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor and building Principal.

Position Type: Varies

Salary: $17.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Lawless , Human Resource Specialist
• SUPPORT SERVICE CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]