School Custodian - 2nd Shift

G Aschools; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is seeking a School Custodian for the 2nd shift (6 hours per day) at Galesburg-Augusta Middle School. The role involves maintaining floors, classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, and supporting events after hours.

You will shovel snow, manage waste, move furniture, and ensure safety by reading labels and SDS sheets. Candidates must have a high school diploma and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.
• Requires flexibility and dependability, and ability and willingness to work.
• Ability to read, write and understand written labels and directions.
• Ability and willingness to follow work directions and safety rules, including PPE.
• Must be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must be physically able to regularly perform very active work for daily six-hour shifts; indoor and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surfaces in classrooms, offices, shared spaces, restrooms, halls, and work carts.
• Maintain hard flooring: sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; extract when needed.
• Shovel snow and spread ice melt during winter.
• Discard waste and prepare receptacles for use.
• Move and set up tables, chairs, and other furniture as directed.
• Follow labels and SDS sheets on cleaning supplies.
• Report issues or supply needs to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible and dependable

Read and follow directions

Team player

Weekend/evening availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

POSITION: School Custodian

HOURS: 2nd Shift - 6 Hours/Day

• Reports to the Building Service Lead and works with building Administrators regarding building needs for daily operations, evening, and weekend events, as well as winter, spring, and summer breaks.

LOCATION: Galesburg-Augusta Middle School

Duties

• Maintain surfaces as appropriate including in classrooms, offices, shared spaces, restrooms, halls, and work carts.
• Maintain hard flooring, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing as scheduled.
• Maintain carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, and extracting.
• Shovel snow, operate snowblower, and spread ice melt when needed.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and prepare trash receptacles for additional use.
• Assure that work/assignment areas are maintained, and that equipment is properly stored at all times.
• Move and set up tables, chairs, other furniture as directed.
• Responsible for reading and following labels and SDS sheets on all cleaning supplies before using.
• Report any issues or damage to supervisor.
• Assure that adequate supplies to perform daily tasks are maintained in utility closets and keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.
• Requires flexibility and dependability, and ability and willingness to work.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned schedule, including occasional weekends or evening hours as needed.
• Ability to read, write and understand written labels and directions.
• Ability and willingness to follow work directions and safety rules, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team; be able to consistently follow training; be able to maintain a neat appearance.
• Must be physically able to regularly perform very active work for daily eight-hour shifts;to walk, stand, bend stoop and climb; to grasp, lift, carry and push/pull equipment, tools and supplies; and to perform the duties listed above, primarily in indoor environment, but also outdoors in inclement weather.

This notice is posted October 5, 2026 and shall remain posted until filled.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively “Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District’s Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies and any complaint of discrimination.

Complaints or inquiries should be forwarded to:

1076 N. 37th St.

Galesburg, MI 49053

Dr. Lindsey Newton * 1076 N. 37th St., Galesburg, MI 49053 * [phone] * Fax [phone]