Part-Time On Call Custodian/Cleaner (Year-Round)

Interlochen Center for the Arts; Interlochen (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted employee tickets to

Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift

Dennison Recreation Center access

Job summary

Interlochen Center for the Arts is seeking a Part-Time On Call Custodian/Cleaner to provide year-round coverage across our Interlochen campus in Interlochen, MI. The role supports classrooms, offices, residence halls, and common areas with flexible shifts and a minimum commitment of eight hours every three months to stay active.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, trash removal, and coordination with EVS for events and high-volume days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• No prior custodial experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with Environmental Services team on projects.
• Familiarity with custodial PPE and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for assigned buildings and spaces across campus.
• Perform routine tasks: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing restrooms, trash removal.
• Take ownership of spaces based on daily use, events, and schedules.
• Work with EVS team on large spaces, events, and peak needs.
• Prepare spaces for students, staff, guests, and performances.
• Respond to spills and custodial requests during shifts.

Skills

High school diploma

No experience required

On-the-job training

Independent work

Team collaboration

PPE usage

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Carpet cleaners

Sweepers

Job description

Part-Time On Call Custodian/Cleaner (Year-Round)

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• Job Tracking ID :85509-370236
• Job Location :Interlochen, MI
• Job Level :Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education :High School/GED
• Job Type :PRN
• Date Updated :09/15/2026
• Years of Experience :1+ Years
• Starting Date :Invalid Date
• Division :Operations
• Salary : $

The Custodian helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for Interlochen's students, faculty, staff, and guests. This part-time, year-round, on-call position provides flexible custodial support for vacation coverage, special events, and other staffing needs, with shifts scheduled as needed across the year. Responsibilities include maintaining floors, glass, restrooms, and common areas, removing trash, and completing general custodial duties across our large and beautiful campus. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking occasional, flexible work, with a minimum commitment of just eight hours every three months to remain active in the role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and care for assigned buildings and spaces, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, residence halls, common areas, and other campus facilities.
• Perform routine custodial tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning glass and surfaces, sanitizing restrooms, and removing trash and recycling.
• Take ownership of assigned areas, independently assessing and prioritizing cleaning needs based on daily building use, events, and schedules.
• Work collaboratively with other EVS team members on larger spaces, special projects, events, and high-volume campus needs.
• Prepare and refresh spaces for students, employees, guests, performances, programs, and special events.
• Respond to spills, unexpected cleaning needs, and other custodial requests throughout the workday.
• Safely operate custodial equipment, tools, and campus vehicles as needed.
• Maintain custodial supplies and communicate when additional products or support are needed.
• Help ensure campus spaces are clean, welcoming, and ready for the people who use them each day.
• Perform other custodial duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No previous custodial experience required, although prior housekeeping, custodial, or commercial cleaning experience is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to learn Interlochen's cleaning standards, procedures, equipment, and products through on-the-job training.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily priorities, and take ownership of assigned buildings and spaces.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the Environmental Services team, including supporting larger projects, events, and changing campus needs.
• Ability to safely use standard custodial equipment and tools, including vacuums, mops, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, and sweepers.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning products and chemicals and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and operating custodial equipment.
• Ability to work throughout a large campus and in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Flexibility to adjust work priorities and schedules during high-volume periods, special events, and other peak campus activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize when assigned spaces meet Interlochen's cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community.
• Must meet and maintain Interlochen Center for the Arts' background screening requirements.
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA's insurance carrier when driving is required for the position.

Job Benefits

• Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
• Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
• Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
• Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)

Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents. In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program. This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible). Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care .

Core Values

• Just An Idea reflects Interlochen's commitment to innovation, honoring its legacy of groundbreaking ideas whilecontinuing to pioneer new advancements in the arts and education.
• Drawn Here emphasizes the passion that unites Interlochen's diverse community, bringing together students, staff,alumni, and supporters in a shared mission to elevate and inspire through the arts.
• The Artist's Journey highlights the nurturing environment Interlochen provides, supporting artists from potentialto mastery through creativity, discipline, and a dedication to growth.
• Solo e Tutti captures the balance of individuality and collaboration, celebrating both personal artistic developmentand the power of working together to create meaningful, impactful work.

These Core Values guide everything we do at Interlochen, fostering a workplace that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation; artwith nature; and collaboration with personal achievement. Joining our community means making a lasting impact while embracing the uniquecreative spirit that defines our culture.

Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity,national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed),age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws.
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