Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 27,703 - 35,803; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Laramie, Wyoming, seeks a Substitute Custodian to perform custodial duties on an as-needed basis. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe environment for students and staff, including general cleaning and light maintenance tasks. Strong time management and communication skills are essential. A high school degree or equivalent is preferred. This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $20.11 to $25.99, with potential for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledgeable in standard cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities.
• Assist in preparing facilities for activities.
• Perform light maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic mechanical skills

Manual skills

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Albany County School District 1 Maintainence & Operations - Laramie, Wyoming

Substitute Custodian

This job is also posted in Albany County School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5295077

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Substitute Custodian

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Substitute Custodian performs custodial duties on an as‑needed basis to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position fills in during the absence of regular custodial staff and may be assigned to various district sites. Responsibilities include general cleaning, sanitizing, and light maintenance tasks, as well as preparing facilities for school activities and events. Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the site.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Performs a variety of special cleaning operations and assists in preparing facilities for activities and events.
• Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings regarding first aid and operation updates as required.
• Performs summer maintenance for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information and taking appropriate action.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability. Supports other sites as needed.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level, nor should persons assigned be expected to necessarily perform all the duties described.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• SKILLS: A successful custodian should demonstrate strong time management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also important for working cooperatively with colleagues, staff, and building occupants. Basic mechanical and manual skills are necessary for handling cleaning tools and performing light maintenance.
• KNOWLEDGE: Custodians should have working knowledge of standard cleaning practices, including the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and related supplies.
• ABILITIES: Custodians must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and standing or walking for extended periods. They should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Vision: must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face‑to‑face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head; occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 50 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work outdoors and indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance.
• Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of this position shall be by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $20.11 to $25.99 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Nathan Cowper
• 1948 Grand Ave
• Laramie, Wyoming 82070
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]