Lead Custodian - AHS

Alpena Public Schools; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpena Public Schools in Alpena, MI is seeking a dedicated custodian for Alpena High School. The role involves cleaning, minor maintenance, and ensuring safe facility operations. Hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a 1.0 FTE commitment.

The position reports to the Supervisor of Facilities in District Operations and is open for internal bidding for a limited period before external posting. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of school building or custodial experience is preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs custodial cleaning using standard equipment, chemicals and supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on plumbing, equipment, ventilation and building systems.
• Maintains inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Assists with grounds keeping, snow removal and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintains building security by locking the building daily and prepares reports as directed.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Public speaking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year custodial experience preferred

Job description

• Location Alpena High School,3303 South 3rd Avenue,Alpena, MI, 49707,United States
• Job Category Custodial, Alpena High School, Lead
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

SUMMARY: Maintains a clean and safe school facility while performing custodial and minor maintenance tasks.

Hours for this position are 10am-6:30pm.

This position is open for 3 days of internal bidding after which it will then be posted externally (EOD October 17th, 2026).

Requirements

Position Title: Custodian

Department: District Operations

Reports To: Supervisor of Facilities

Location: Building Level

Unit/Group: USW 207

FTE: 1.0

Job Classification: Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely performs custodial cleaning using standard industrial equipment, cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repair on plumbing, custodial equipment, ventilation, kitchen equipment, building structure and hardware.
• Performs normal operator adjustments and service to facility operational equipment such as, but not limited to, compressors, boilers, unit ventilators, fans and maintains records on operational and maintenance activities.
• Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Assists the visiting public, who are utilizing the facilities, with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or material.
• Assists outside maintenance with mowing, shoveling snow and maintaining grounds and equipment.
• Assists the maintenance supervisor in scheduling and assigning extra time for custodians.
• Maintains building and grounds security by locking the building each school day.
• Maintains work-related records and prepares various reports as directed.
• Moves furniture or equipment within facility, as required.
• Reviews email communication regularly and responds as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Follows all Board policies and district procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; One year of school building or similar custodial experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of school employees, students and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, quantities, etc.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to pass a written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products,degreasers and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlledsubstance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment inthe District.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties areperformed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.