Part-Time Rural Alaska School Custodian – Safe, Clean Learning Spaces

Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School; Alaska; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Kuskokwim School District in Mertarvik, Alaska, is seeking a part-time Custodian to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment. Duties include cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring security and maintenance of facilities.

Starting immediately, candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, good physical condition, and the ability to live and work in a rural Alaskan setting. Salary ranges from $21.62 to $26.63 per hour, with benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Good physical condition is required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license preferred and must be insurable under the District’s regular automobile policy.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to perform the duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walkways and steps as needed.
• Checks daily that exit doors and panic bars work during occupancy hours.
• Raises and lowers the U.S. flag on school days.
• Cleans classrooms, chalk boards, restrooms, locker rooms, and floors daily.
• Reports needed repairs to supervisor; keeps inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Remains on site during school hours and when building use is authorized.
• Open/close building and ensure doors and windows are secure; turn off unneeded lights.
• Move furniture as needed for activities; dispose of trash per local laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good physical condition

Cross-cultural adaptation

Ability to live in rural Alaska

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lower Kuskokwim School District in Mertarvik, Alaska, is seeking a part-time Custodian to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment. Duties include cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring security and maintenance of facilities.

Starting immediately, candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, good physical condition, and the ability to live and work in a rural Alaskan setting. Salary ranges from $21.62 to $26.63 per hour, with benefits per district policy.