Sub Custodian (Akiak)

Yupiit School District; Akiachak (AK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Akiachak, Alaska, is seeking a Sub Custodian responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of school facilities. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and be in good physical condition. You will perform daily cleaning tasks, manage cleaning supplies, and have the ability to work in a cross-cultural environment. This position requires excellent communication skills and decision-making abilities. The job offers an opportunity to support the educational community in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties as described below.
• Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of school buildings and grounds.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day.
• Perform various job-related duties as situations require.

Skills

Good physical condition

Decision-making ability

Computer software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sub Custodian (Akiak)

Yupiit School District – Akiachak, Alaska

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Job Details

Job ID: 5411055

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 17, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: To maintain the physical upkeep and cleanliness of school buildings, grounds, and furnishings.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Daily

• 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
• Restock restroom supplies
• Clean tables, counters, and sinks in break rooms
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains
• Sweep, wet mop, disinfect restroom floors
• Dust mop all hard surface floors
• Vacuum entry mats and carpet in traffic areas
• Sweep and clean loading dock area
• Sweep and clean building entry
• Vacuum traffic areas
• Clean gym and multipurpose room
• Cleans all white boards
• Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours as authorized
• Assumes responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day and ensuring all doors and windows are secured and lights turned off

Weekly

• Low dusting below 5 feet
• Sweep and vacuum stairwells
• Vacuum non-traffic areas

Monthly

• High dusting above five feet
• Detail vacuum
• Wet mop stairs

Annually

• Clean ceiling vents
• Clean and dust furniture
• Clean window blinds
• Clean fluorescent fixtures and diffusers
• Wash all windows on both inside and out at least once a year

Twice Annually

• Extraction of all carpet areas
• Wet scrub and wax floors

As Needed

• Unplug drains
• Deliver recycle and garbage barrels
• Clean spills
• Clean up vandalism
• Change trash liners
• Shovel and apply ice melt to walks and steps as needed
• Checks daily to ensure exit doors are open and panic bars working
• Assumes responsibility for pick up and delivery of district mail
• Sweeps classroom daily and dusts furniture
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects restroom and locker room floors daily
• Cleans halls after school each day
• Keeps the grounds free of rubbish and performs other tasks necessary to maintain grounds
• Keeps all floors clean
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required
• Complies with local laws for storage and disposal of trash
• Removes vandalism writing on walls
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Maintenance
• Makes minor building repairs
• Reports needed repairs promptly
• Reports immediately to Supervisor any damage or vandalism
• Remains on premises during authorized hours
• Assumes responsibility for opening/closing building
• Keeps inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel
• Requisitions replacements in advance

Qualifications

• Good physical condition.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.
• Ability to follow directions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Decision-making ability and ability to work independently. Ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.
• Computer software proficiency including Microsoft Office and email.
• Interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals. Ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require; strong teamwork and cooperation.
• Awareness of district requirements, Board of Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education regulations.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and training instructions, and technical procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees. Ability to speak Yupik preferred.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as bank deposits and purchase requisitions.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with principal, staff, students, parents, and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently requires non‑stop typing. This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as tables, office and meeting supplies. This position may occasionally require extended or irregular hours. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and depth perception. Some travel is required as part of the job.

BP 4030: Nondiscrimination in Employment, All Personnel

Note: The title of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information.

The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern.

Position Type: Substitute

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