Full time Custodian

Grand Rapids Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Full time Custodian to support the educational process by maintaining the district's buildings. This entry-level role involves custodial tasks, groundskeeping, and basic repairs across multiple buildings. The position requires strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a fixed starting wage of $17.74/hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with students, parents, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings in operational excellence through housekeeping and basic repairs.
• Perform custodial and groundskeeping tasks as scheduled.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following procedures and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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Grand Rapids Public Schools provided pay range

This range is provided by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.74/hr - $17.74/hr

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties.

Job Summary

This position is part of the Operations Department, reporting directly to the Operations leader in the assigned building, and indirectly to the Building Administration for daily instructions. The role supports the educational process by maintaining the district's buildings in operational excellence through housekeeping, groundskeeping, and basic repairs. The position may require working across multiple buildings.

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute to the district's strategic plan, mission, and departmental goals.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team and Building Administrator to maintain a safe, sanitary, and functional environment.
• Perform custodial and groundskeeping tasks as scheduled, including seasonal duties.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and grounds equipment properly.
• Keep accurate records related to payroll, equipment, and shift logs.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Travel between buildings as required during shifts.
• Maintain and store tools, equipment, and supplies properly.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Interact positively with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

Ada Requirements

The physical, environmental, and mental demands of the job include standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, stooping, talking, hearing, and vision abilities. The noise level is usually moderate. Mental functions include analyzing, communicating, coordinating, and evaluating. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

This is an entry-level, full-time position within the district’s Facilities and Operations Department, under the GRESPA bargaining unit, with a fixed starting wage of $17.74/hour. The role supports the district's mission to educate and prepare students for society.