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Night Custodian - Conference Center

Van Buren Intermediate School District

CONFERENCE CENTER

- Lawrence, Michigan This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5950518

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal(s):

The overall job goal of the Night Custodian is to accomplish routine building cleaning, event set-ups and perform minor building maintenance.

Location of Work:

VBISD Conference Center 490 S Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

A minimum of one year of custodial experience is preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge in custodial and maintenance work; including standard cleaning materials, equipment and methods

Possess physical and mental capabilities in memory, attention to detail, following directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating and organization

Ability to communicate and work well with other employees and customers

Ability to operate various types of cleaning, garden and snow equipment

Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand for long periods of time or work from heights

Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs, routine preventative maintenance, clean equipment and replenish supplies

Possess skills and knowledge of wall repair and painting

Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs

Ability to work a flexible work week (may be required to switch a week work day with a weekend day)

Possess a valid driver's license

Essential Job Functions:

Sweep, mop and scrub floors and other surfaces, clean, renovate and renew floor surface finishes, vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets, as necessary.

Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings.

Wash and clean light fixtures, replace light bulbs/tubes as necessary.

Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.

Sweep or shovel snow from steps, roofs and walks at building entrances and salt icy steps and walk, as necessary.

Collect, bag and dispose of trash.

Lock and unlock doors and windows to classrooms and offices, secure buildings when facilities are not in use and guard property against fire, theft and illegal entry.

Turn off unnecessary lighting.

Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and showers.

Wash all interior and exterior glass, including framed pictures, partitions and doors.

Immediately report building and ground discrepancies to the maintenance supervisor or his/her designee (i.e. : HVAC, and or security system not working properly, roof leaks, broken windows or doors, outdoor lighting failing to operate.)

Report items that require repair to the 1st Shift Building Supervisor.

Follow a written work schedule.

Assist with event set-ups and tear downs.

Work from ladders or scaffolding.

Maintain and operate all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Perform all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and building occupants.

Help others when time is available; building a sense of teamwork.

Perform all custodial/maintenance duties assigned by the supervisor.

Regular and reliable, in person attendance.

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type:

Regular

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required