Custodian - Part time

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team as a Custodian at Saginaw Township Community Schools. This part-time position is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in accordance with school policies.
• Assist in setting up and taking down equipment for school events and activities.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and report any maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is properly maintained and stored.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support the school community by responding to custodial requests in a timely manner.
• Participate in training and professional development as required.
  
  

SHIFT

This position is a School Year part-time assignment approximately mid-August through mid-June (with summer work available, if desired). The standard shift is Monday - Friday, 4-hours per day with varying shift times available.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Punctual with good attendance.
• In-person attendance required.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to relate to, communicate, and cooperate with staff, students, and the general public.
• General knowledge of cleaning, repairing, and maintaining tile and carpeted floors.
• Knowledge and ability to clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Assist, as needed, with grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Capable of climbing an eight (8) foot ladder.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25-35 pounds (repeated lifting).
• Strong desire to be part of a fast-paced team.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas of the building, including, but not limited to:
• Vacuum, spot treat, and extract carpeted areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and locker rooms.
• Maintain paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers.
• Empty pencil sharpeners and clean white board trays.
• Empty waste baskets; clean and sanitize waste receptacles.
• Maintain tile and rubber floor surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains.
• Dust parallel surfaces.
• Assist with unloading and storing of deliveries.
• Ability to use and maintain equipment and tolls properly.
• Assist as needed with grounds keeping and stadium clean up.
• Clean windows, window ledges, and drinking fountains.
• Dust shelves, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, lockers etc.
• Remove graffiti from lockers, walls, bathroom walls and partitions, etc.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs.
• Assist with special function set-up, tear down and clean up (repeated lifting and moving of chairs, tables, etc.)
• School- Related activities.
• Athletic events.
• Community Education events & activities.
• Assist with general cleaning of entire building during school vacation periods or at other times set up by supervisor.
• May assist other custodial staff with grounds maintenance to include but not limited to mowing, weed removal, and/or snow removal, as needed.
• Other duties which may be assigned by a supervisor.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Compensation

According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 517M, Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO and the school district, wages pursuant to the contract; Current hourly wage range $15.50 – 17.00, based on experience; medical, dental and vision benefits available (Employees new to the district pay 10.0% of cost). Position covered by state school employee retirement plan.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.

It is the policy of STCS that the district will not discriminate against any person based on sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, disability, handicap or age in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, STCS, PO Box 6278, 3465 N. Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48608. Phone 989-797-1800. www.stcs.org