Maintenance/Custodial Member (Floater)

Ludington Area School District; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ludington Area School District is seeking a versatile, dependable Maintenance Floater to support our facilities team. This part-time role focuses on district-wide maintenance of school buildings and grounds, with custodial duties as needed, and coverage when other maintenance staff are absent.

Starting pay is $20.69 per hour, negotiated salary schedule. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, fully operational learning environments for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record eligible to operate district vehicles.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across multiple school sites.
• Physical stamina for manual labor and varying indoor/outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• District-wide maintenance of facilities and grounds with custodial duties as needed.
• Provide operational backup for maintenance personnel across district locations.
• Coordinate and stagger lunch schedules to ensure continuous maintenance coverage.
• Respond promptly to district facility emergencies.
• Safely operate a district-provided vehicle for work-related travel and equipment transport.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Maintenance Floater (Part-Time)

Posting History: 06/2026

Starting Rate of Pay: Per negotiated salary schedule. Starting Salary=$20.69/hr.

Job Summary

The Ludington Area School District is seeking a versatile, dependable, and proactive Maintenance Floater to support our facilities team. This part-time position is ideal for an adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic work environment and is committed to ensuring safe, clean, and fully operational learning environments for our students and staff.

The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct district-wide maintenance of school buildings and grounds, with the flexibility to fulfill custodial duties as operational needs dictate. A core function of the position involves providing critical coverage across the district when other Class 3 Maintenance staff members are absent due to vacation, illness, or personal leave. This role requires excellent teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to assist personnel across various buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• District-Wide Maintenance & Support: Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks across all district facilities and grounds. Shift into custodial or cleaning duties as required to support team needs.


• Team Collaboration & Absentee Coverage: Provide operational backup for other maintenance personnel at various district locations. Serve as the primary coverage staff member during the scheduled or unscheduled absences of Class 3 Maintenance colleagues.


• Operational Schedule Adherence: Coordinate and stagger lunch schedules with team members to guarantee continuous, uninterrupted maintenance coverage for the district. Management reserves the right, to set specific lunch windows to maintain appropriate coverage.


• Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to district facility emergencies. Please note that urgent district emergencies supersede scheduled lunch breaks; full lunch hours will be accommodated once the emergency is safely resolved.


• Vehicle Fleet Stewardship: Safely operate a district-provided vehicle for all work-related travel and equipment transport. Maintain the vehicle in an exceptionally clean, organized, and professional manner, treating it as an extension of school grounds.


• General Performance: Execute other tasks and duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record eligible to operate district vehicles.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across multiple school sites.


• Physical stamina to handle manual labor, lifting, and various indoor/outdoor weather conditions.


• Team player with a positive work ethic who takes pride in their work