Sub Custodian

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a reliable custodian to perform maintenance, cleaning, and ground-keeping duties across school facilities. The role covers before, during, and after school hours, as well as vacations, with responsibilities including cleaning bathrooms, floors, windows, and furniture, and assisting with events.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to district standards. Prior custodial experience is preferred; a High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Prior school custodial/janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance before, during, and after school hours and during breaks.
• Clean all areas per district standards (floors, windows, furniture, restrooms).
• Remove trash and recycling.
• Assist in setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for events.
• Deliver supplies to appropriate areas of the building.
• Complete grounds keeping duties (mow/trim) and keep grounds free of debris.
• Handle minor repairs such as bulb replacement and floor care.
• Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration.

Skills

Follow directions

Team player

Ethical confidentiality

Prior school custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment handling

Safe use of chemicals

Sanitation and disinfection

Floor care (washing/waxing/polishing)

Dusting/sweeping/vacuuming

Job description

• Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
• Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
• Remove trash and recycling
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
• Complete all grounds keeping duties such as mow and trim around the school building and ensure that the school grounds are free from litter and debris
• Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
• Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration

Description

• Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
• Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
• Remove trash and recycling
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
• Complete all grounds keeping duties such as mow and trim around the school building and ensure that the school grounds are free from litter and debris
• Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
• Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration

GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
• Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
• Remove trash and recycling
• Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
• Complete all grounds keeping duties such as mow and trim around the school building and ensure that the school grounds are free from litter and debris
• Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
• Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration

General Skills And Qualifications

• Follow oral and written directions
• Establish effective working relationships with staff
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
• Prior school custodial/janitorial experience preferred

Specific Responsibilities In This Position

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Specific Skills And Knowledge For This Position

• Operating cleaning equipment
• Safe use of chemicals
• Sanitation and disinfect
• Washing, waxing and polishing floors
• Dusting, sweeping and vacuuming

Qualifications And Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Personal Attributes Desired

• Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Self-motivated
• Strong Work Ethic
• Dependable
• Detail Orientated
• Good Communicator
• Adaptable
• Confident
• Honest

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds; other physical activities may be required
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Some contact with students to ensure all areas of the school facility are clean
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required as a substitute custodian

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).