Open Recruitment - Unassigned Custodian Part Time

Anchorage School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement association with PERS

Part-time work schedule

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is seeking an Unassigned Custodian responsible for cleaning school buildings and grounds. This part-time position is unique as it travels between various locations as needed. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years related work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Six months of responsible custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects restroom facilities and other areas.
• Dusts and washes various fixtures and surfaces.
• Operates custodial equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backpack style vacuum cleaner

Job description

Position Type: Custodial / Unassigned Custodian

Date Posted: 3/11/2026

Location: OPERATIONS

Bargaining Unit: Local 71

Work Year: 10 months

Work Day: 8 hours per day, 3 days per week

FTE: Part Time, 0.6 FTE

Salary: C-9 step 1, $27.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Unassigned Custodian cleans school building interiors and grounds within Anchorage School District schools. This position is not assigned to a single location but travels between locations as needed to fill vacancies. The shift is eight hours per day, three days per week, but can vary based on circumstances. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Able to work any shift, including the morning shift beginning at 6:30 am, the evening shift beginning at 3:30 pm, or the night shift beginning at 4:30 pm.
• Reliable transportation and be able to travel to any location within the Anchorage School District as needed, from Girdwood School to Mirror Lake Middle School and any in between, and may occasionally travel between locations during a single shift.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use a backpack style vacuum cleaner daily.
• Six months of successful responsible custodial experience.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of common cleaning equipment.
• Ability to use simple math and dilution ratios to properly dilute concentrated chemicals.
• Ability to work independently.

Essential Job Functions

• Dusts, washes, various fixtures and surfaces.
• Cleans and disinfects restroom toilet bowls, sinks, walls, etc.
• Assists in securing the facility before exiting, including turning out lights and locking doors and windows.
• Watches the building to help prevent vandalism or damage.
• Reports needed repairs to facility fixtures or custodial equipment to supervisor.
• Operates electrical custodial equipment safely and effectively and cleans this equipment after use.
• Safely and effectively works with different chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, and sanitizers.
• Cleans carpeting by various methods such as bonnet, extraction, etc. Spot cleans carpets as necessary.
• Performs heavy lifting while moving equipment, chemicals, furniture, etc., as necessary.
• Maintains school grounds by removing trash from the school grounds as needed.
• Clears building sidewalks by sweeping and/or removing snow for activities and evening access.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The use of a backpack style vacuum cleaner is required.

Additional Job Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co‑workers, and the public; as well as comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.