School Facilities Custodian – Substitute

Akiachak School; Akiachak (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Akiachak School is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain the cleanliness and safety of school buildings, grounds, and furnishings in Akiachak, Alaska.

The role involves daily cleaning tasks, trash and recycling handling, restroom disinfection, and periodic deep-cleaning, with attention to cross-cultural, rural Alaskan living conditions. The position is a substitute, on-site role requiring reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good physical condition.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to follow directions.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps interior and exterior of buildings clean including, sidewalks, driveways, play area, and grounds.
• Clean entry glass.
• Clean litter around building and parking areas.
• Trash and recycle pick-up.
• Change kitchen and coffee station liners.
• Clean, disinfect restroom fixtures.
• Clean tables, counters, and sinks in break rooms.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Low dusting below 5 feet.
• High dusting above five feet (monthly).
• Clean and dust furniture.
• Clean window blinds.
• Clean fluorescent fixtures and diffusers.
• Deliver recycle and garbage barrels.
• Clean spills.
• Clean up any vandalism.
• Shovels, and applies ice melt to walks and steps as needed.
• Check exit doors and panic bars; unlock building.
• Perform mail pickup/delivery.
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture.
• Scrub, hose down, and disinfect floors daily.
• Clean halls after school and during the day as needed.
• Wash windows annually or as needed.
• Keep grounds clear of rubbish.
• Keep all floors clean.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Yupik language

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akiachak School is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain the cleanliness and safety of school buildings, grounds, and furnishings in Akiachak, Alaska.

The role involves daily cleaning tasks, trash and recycling handling, restroom disinfection, and periodic deep-cleaning, with attention to cross-cultural, rural Alaskan living conditions. The position is a substitute, on-site role requiring reliability and teamwork.