Substitute Custodian (on-call)

TBA; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools is seeking an on-call Substitute Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year in Norfolk, Nebraska. The role is on-call and part-time, reporting to the Building Administrator and Custodial Supervisor.

A high school diploma is required. You will be responsible for closing the building, securing doors and windows, cleaning classrooms and restrooms, sweeping, disinfecting, moving furniture, and performing minor repairs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Position is on-call and part-time.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Close the building each day and ensure all doors/windows are secured; lights off except safety ones.
• Keep classrooms, hallways and surroundings neat and clean at all times.
• Handle mechanical facility functions and light building maintenance.
• Shovel, plow, or sand walks and steps as necessary.
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture; disinfect toilet floors daily.
• Move furniture as directed by the principal; report major repairs promptly.
• Remain on school premises during authorized hours; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Substitute Custodian (on-call)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5809886

Application Deadline: May 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE: ON-CALL SUBSTITUTECUSTODIAN

(2026 - 2027 School Year)

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Custodial Supervisor

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator; Custodial Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and effecient place in which to learn, play and grow.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute (works on an on-call basis)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assume responsibility for closing the building each day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights (except those left on for safety reasons) are turned off
• Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalk, driveways, and play areas (if elementary) neat and clean at all times
• Ability to handle mechanical functions of the building
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as necessary
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture
• Scrubs and disinfects toilet floors daily, cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week
• Moves furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the principal
• Makes such minor building repairs as he/she is capable of
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the building principal
• Keeps the ground free of rubbish
• Reports immediately to the building principal any damage to school property
• Remains on the school premises during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance required by the principal
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Position will occasionally require lifting 60 pounds or more
• Self-directed - can organize own time and tasks
• Ability to read and follow directions on cleaning supplies

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.94 Per Hour