Substitute Custodians

Somerset County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset County Public Schools is seeking substitute custodians for various hours and locations. These roles involve cleaning and upkeep of public buildings under supervision from head custodians, with daily responsibilities across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, window washing, waste removal, and assisting with supplies and deliveries. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning buildings preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish furniture, walls, windows and floors as assigned.
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork and blinds.
• Sweep, dry and wet mop floors and operate cleaning equipment.
• Clean, sanitize and supply materials for restrooms daily.
• Collect and dispose of refuse from all areas of the building.
• Assist in unloading and moving custodial supplies and deliveries.
• Notify leaders of repairs beyond custodial scope and safety concerns.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applications are being accepted for individuals to serve as substitute custodians. A variety of hours and locations are available.

Summary: An employee in this classification performs public building cleaning work. The employee, with general supervision from a head custodian, performs cleaning functions as assigned. The work is repetitive and is performed according to schedules and instructions for specific tasks. Work is evaluated through observation while in progress and inspection of completed assignments.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Clean and polish furniture and metal including chairs, tables, desks, shelves and other furniture or equipment.
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork and blinds.
• Sweep, dry and wet mop.
• Operate vacuum cleaner, washing machine and other power equipment as directed.
• Clean, sanitize and supply materials for restrooms daily.
• Spot clean carpeting when visible stains are observed.
• Collect and dispose of refuse from classroom, administrative areas, grounds and walkways and all other areas of building property assigned.
• Performs additional custodial duties such as, but not limited to, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets and painting.
• Cleans and changes light fixtures and bulbs by climbing ladder if necessary.
• Assists in the unloading and moving of instructional and custodial supplies and foodstuff deliveries.
• Removes snow and sands/salts the walkways when necessary.
• Cuts grass and trim shrubbery by operating riding and push mowers and weed trimmers when requested.
• Notifies the head custodian and or principal of necessary repairs that are beyond the scope of custodial personnel and of any situation that endangers the security of the building.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Maintenance Supervisor, Head Custodian and Principal and Vice Principal of assigned building.

Physical Demands– The physical demands described here are representative of functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear the spoken word up to 25 feet in distance from subject. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment– The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Substitute Custodians

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985235

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 to $15 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Abigail Zetina
• 7982A Tawes Campus Drive
• Westover, Maryland 21871
• Phone: [phone] ext. 11266
• Email: [e-mail]

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