SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN POOL 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Substitute Custodian Pool to uphold safety and cleanliness across multiple school sites. The role reports to the Principal and Custodian Foreman and supports daily facilities operations.

The position runs 12 months (240 days) with a substitute daily rate of $90. Requires a high school diploma, Alabama driver’s license, and the candidate must provide own transportation. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must provide own transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Follows instructions from the principal and supervisors.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and welcoming building environment.
• Orders materials within budget for building upkeep.
• Keeps classrooms, corridors, restrooms, and common areas clean daily.
• Locks and secures doors, windows, and lights at end of day.
• Trims lawns, shrubs, and maintains outdoor spaces.
• Moves furniture and equipment as directed by Head Custodian.
• Adheres to district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Own transportation

Alabama Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE

Substitute Custodian Pool 2026 JD

REPORTS TO

Principal and Custodian Foreman

WORK DAYS

12 Months 240 Days

SALARY

Substitute Daily Rate $90.00/Day

LOCATION

Various Locations

FLSA Status

EXEMPT NON-EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Custodian is to maintain an attractive, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff, and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows job related instructions given by the principal and other supervisors.
• Maintain safe atmosphere for students and persons working in building as well as visitors.
• Order materials necessary for the upkeep of the building while staying within his/her assigned budget.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• After opening the building each day at the designated time, checks to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of occupancy.
• Daily, at the designated time, secure all doors and windows, and turn off lights except those left on for security reasons.
• Clean restrooms and drinking fountains daily according to health department regulations.
• Clean classrooms and corridors daily.
• Removes trash and rubbish from campus daily; cuts grass weekly and trims shrubbery as needed
• Care for plants and shrubs inside as well as outside the building.
• Move furniture and equipment within the building as directed by the Head Custodian.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations.
• Engage in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics & leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide own transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

May 2025

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals).Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.