Part-Time Custodian

Union County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is looking for a Custodian to ensure cleanliness and maintenance across school buildings and grounds. This role includes checking and securing buildings, cleaning various areas, performing grounds-keeping duties, and supporting student and staff needs. Candidates should have a commitment to maintaining school standards and supporting a safe environment for the school community.

Qualifications

• General cleaning and maintenance skills.
• Ability to follow supervision and safety procedures.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the building at the beginning and end of shift.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Clean carpets, blinds, walls, and windows.
• Replace light bulbs and assist with setup for meetings and events.
• Assist with snow removal and salting, grounds upkeep.
• Receive deliveries and move supplies to classrooms and storage areas.

Job description

Position Type

Auxiliary Services / Custodian

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:35:55 PM CST.