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Substitute - Custodian
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$37,077 / year median in Delaware
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 8/12/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/12/2026 Substitute•
True Openings as of 8/12/2026 Substitute•
Custodian JobID:
36727Position Type:
Substitute/ Custodian Date Posted:
8/12/2026Location:
Sussex Academy Date Available:
26/27School Year Closing Date:
open until filledDistrict:
Sussex AcademyPOSITION
Substitute Custodian Position Type•Substitute Custodian Location:
Sussex Academy Type of Employment:
Substitute- Part Time, Non-benefited position Must have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to perform custodial duties under the direction of the Chief Custodian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, entrances, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms and pool area. Duties include, but are not limited to: Vacuum, mop, sweep, all floor areas including classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc. Sanitize, disinfect and clean all restrooms to include toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, dispensers, etc. Restock supplies as necessary to include paper towels, toilet paper, etc. Perform general cleanup of all interior and exterior areas of the buildings as directed. Complete non-routine cleaning as directed by the Chief Custodian. Empty garbage and recycling daily. Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests. Correct unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately report conditions to the Chief Custodian.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of institutional and/or commercial cleaning duties. Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs and constantly moving items correctly and safely. Frequent kneeling, bending, crouching and reaching. Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items. Must be physically able to perform essential functions as listed. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Good moral character, honest, dependable and courteous. Able to follow instructions. School District/Building experience helpful.Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Custodian or other school administrators as designated by the Head of School. Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance showing you are not on the registry at any level.Application Procedure:
Interested candidates must apply via Joindelawareschools.orgSUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Human Resources Office 21150 Airport Road Georgetown, DE 19947Phone:
302-856-3636 Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section504 Coordinator. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/12/2026 9:02:43 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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