School Custodian

Archspm; Columbia Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Archspm is seeking a full-time school janitor to keep classrooms and facilities clean for students, staff, and guests. The role includes both cleaning duties and grounds maintenance during the school year, with summer breaks and holiday periods off; employment is managed by the parish.

Responsibilities include cleaning procedures, restocking supplies, assisting with events, snow removal, lawn care, and playground upkeep while maintaining safety protocols and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Must perform cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, bathroom cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, bathrooms and common areas.
• Operate floor machines when required and sanitize surfaces.
• Restock supplies and notify supervisor when low or repair needed.
• Assist with room setups for meetings and events, and clean after events.
• Maintain indoor safety by following protocols and using PPE.
• Assist with snow removal during the school day as needed.
• Help with lawn care and garden upkeep around the school.
• Maintain playground area with wood chips for safety.
• Ensure equipment is in good operating condition and plan for yearly maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety protocols

Event setup

Floor care equipment operation

Trash/recycling handling

Job description

This individual will keep our school clean and well maintained for students, staff, and guests. The work helps to preserve a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.

The full-time position during the school year and includes four to six weeks off during the summer and additional time off during school breaks and holiday periods. Employment is managed by the parish.

Building Focus

• Completing assigned cleaning procedures and schedule, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, operating floor machines, and cleaning and sanitizing offices and classrooms as needed.
• Washing windows, mirrors, and glass doors.
• Restocking supplies in janitor closets, bathrooms, and main storage areas.
• Gathering and dumping trash and recycling.
• Assisting with room set-ups prior to meetings or events, including tables, chairs, and other required items. Cleaning up after events as well.
• Notifying supervisor when supplies are low or equipment is in need of repair.
• Maintaining elevator, elevator landings, hallways, and cafeteria.
• Maintaining safety protocols and utilizing required safety gear including gloves, googles, wet floor signs, etc.

Grounds Focus

• Assisting with snow removal during the school day, including shoveling of school sidewalks, and salting of sidewalks and main school lot, if needed.
• Assisting with lawncare, including flower and vegetable gardens, and general upkeep of area around the school.
• Maintaining the playground area, including wood chips, to provide a safe environment for students.
• Ensuring equipment is in good operating condition and plan for yearly maintenance.