Substitute Custodian (Floater)

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, Maryland is seeking a Substitute Custodian (Floater) to maintain clean, safe, and healthful facilities across the school system. Immediate starting date and reliable transportation are required.

The role involves operating custodial equipment, basic building maintenance, and routine safety duties across multiple sites. The pay ranges from $17 to $27.29 per hour, depending on duties and experience, with opportunities to assist in grounds work and facility

Qualifications

• Maintains good physical and mental health
• Has ability to read and write
• Has regular transportation available to and from work
• Has general skills to perform job functions

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and cleans floors, walls and partitions in all areas of buildings including classrooms, offices, corridors, gymnasiums, mechanical rooms, locker rooms, and lavatories.
• Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finish, and other custodial equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the operation of the heating and ventilating system and observes building conditions and makes adjustments in heating, lighting and ventilating as required.
• Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing in excess of eight feet.
• Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage.
• Maintains lavatories in clean and sanitary condition.
• Unloads supplies and delivers to proper storage areas.
• Performs grounds work as assigned including grass cutting, snow removal, etc.
• Performs routine safety and security duties.
• Is able to lift 50 pounds.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as required.
• Assists organizations using school facilities.
• Maintains regular, on‑time attendance.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & write

Transportation to work

General custodial skills

Job description

Substitute Custodian (Floater)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5124435

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Custodians are responsible for the routine safety, security, upkeep, general cleanliness, and healthful environment of buildings and grounds owned by the Caroline County Public Schools.

Minimum Requirements of the Position:

• Maintains good physical and mental health
• Has ability to read and write
• Has regular transportation available to and from work
• Has general skills to perform job functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Position:

• Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and cleans floors, walls and partitions in all areas of buildings including classrooms, offices, corridors, gymnasiums, mechanical rooms, locker rooms, and lavatories.
• Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finish, and other custodial equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the operation of the heating and ventilating system and observes building conditions and makes adjustments in heating, lighting and ventilating as required.
• Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing in excess of eight feet.
• Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage.
• Maintains lavatories in clean and sanitary condition.
• Unloads supplies and delivers to proper storage areas.
• Performs grounds work as assigned including grass cutting, snow removal, etc.
• Performs routine safety and security duties.
• Is able to lift 50 pounds.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as required.
• Assists organizations using school facilities.
• Maintains regular, on‑time attendance.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 to $27.29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Hannah Brewster , HR
• Email: [e-mail]