Substitute Custodian (2nd Shift)

Putnam Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Custodian for the 2nd shift to help maintain a safe and healthy educational environment. You will support administration and staff, ensuring clean, orderly school facilities and assisting with events and meetings.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Immediate start with open-ended assignment and potential for flexible per-diem work thereafter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to perform frequent stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned school areas.
• Assist with evening lock-up.
• Set up for school meetings and events.
• Move furniture or equipment as needed.
• Provide facility support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: School yet to be determined

POSITION: Substitute Custodian (2nd Shift)

DESCRIPTION: A Substitute Custodian works with school administration and district staff to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy educational environment. Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned school areas, assisting with evening lock-up, setting up for school meetings and events, moving furniture or equipment, and assisting with facility support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in custodial service preferred
• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to perform frequent stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Successful completion of required district background checks

START DATE: Immediate assignment: Regular daily placement for approximately 7 weeks, transitioning to flexible per-diem work as needed thereafter

RATE OF PAY: $20.56 per hour

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled