Custodian Substitute - Various Hours

Avon Community School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon Community School Corporation is seeking a Custodian substitute to clean and maintain school facilities, assist with special events, and support staff. The role requires consistent attendance, punctuality, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Salary is hourly at $17.00 with shifts available on various days and times. Work is on an as-needed basis and schedules vary, including mornings and evenings depending on daily need.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Good physical stamina and ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of products/chemicals used and MSDS sheets.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas of the building including dusting, mopping, vacuuming and restrooms.
• Empties trash and handles disposal.
• Set up for building functions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain building security and perform checks; may include weekends/holidays.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Safety procedures

Cleaning equipment

Independence

Stamina

MSDS literacy

Emergency procedures

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Maintenance
• Date Available: Ongoing Need

Building:

Position building assignment is based on current needs of the school corporation.

Primary Job Functions:

Under the supervision of the Head Custodian, the Custodian substitute cleans and maintains the school building and grounds, sets up equipment for special events and assists school personnel with work requests. While completing these duties, good relationships should be maintained with the warehouse department, corporation personnel and the community, as well as projecting genuine care and concern for all students. This position requires consistent attendance and punctuality as well as the capability to handle confidential information.

Salary Lane:

Hourly pay is $17.00.

Job Status:

Substitute – Work on an as needed basis.

Schedule:

Based on daily need. Work days typically fall between Monday-Friday.

Job Requirement:

Must be willing to work at minimum 1 day per month, as long as availability exists.

Available Shift Hours:

Actual shifts available will vary throughout the year. Typical shift times are as follows:

• 1st Shift:
  • 5 hours - 10:30am-3:30pm
  • 8 hours - 7:00am-3:30pm
• Mid Shift:
  • 8 hours - 11:00am-7:00pm
• 2nd Shift:
  • 5 hours - 3:00pm-8:00pm
  • 8 hours - 3:00pm-11:30pm

Qualifications:

• Education: A high school education or equivalent is required.
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safety procedures. Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and effectively. Ability to follow direction and work independently. Good physical stamina and ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods. Knowledge of the products and chemicals that are used within the building and able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet concerning these chemicals. Knowledge of emergency procedures and universal precautions.
• Experience: None is required. Previous custodial experience is preferred.
• Certification: None is required.
• Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school to include but not limited to dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Emergency cleaning as needed (e.g. blood, vomit, burst water pipes).
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Set up for building functions as directed by the building principal or head custodian.
• Assists in maintaining security of building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. On call for emergencies or to open building. May be required to work on Sundays, holidays, early morning, etc. for snow removal, etc.
• Participate in professional development, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Kristin Williams, Director of Human Resources.