Daytime Custodian

Sylvania; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools is seeking a daytime custodian to perform custodial duties at CHS as part of the Portage Custodial/Maintenance Association. The role includes cleaning, maintaining clean facilities, and preparing spaces for school and community events.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to operate cleaning machinery, and a cooperative attitude with staff. It emphasizes reliability, attendance, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Aptitude for custodial duties, cleaning and minor repair.
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Cooperative attitude with staff; minimal supervision; excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dust rooms, corridors, stairways, and furniture/equipment.
• Open and/or close the building daily; responsible for building security.
• Keep grounds free of litter and perform grounds duties as needed to maintain safe, attractive school grounds.
• Report needed repairs to Head Custodian.
• Make minor building/equipment repairs as capable.
• May cover for other custodians at other locations as needed.
• Prepare facilities for school and community functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Minor repairs

Cleaning machinery operation

Cooperative attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Daytime Custodian - CHS

52 Week Position

Portage Custodial/Maintenance Association

Job Summary

Complete custodial work duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager and Building Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and dust rooms, corridors, stairways, and furniture/equipment.
• Opens and/or closes building each day; responsible for building security.
• Keeps grounds free of litter and performs such grounds duties as necessary to maintain school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Reports needed repairs to Head Custodian.
• Makes minor building/equipment repairs as capable.
• May need to cover for other custodians at other location as needed.
• Prepare facilities for school and community functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, High School equivalent or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for custodial duties, cleaning, and minor repair.
• Demonstrate ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Requires cooperative attitude with staff.
• Requires minimum supervision.
• Excellent work ethic and attendance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who is PPS?

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex(including sexual orientation andgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Jennifer Meisterheim and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Russell Gerbers. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002