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.
Head Custodian
Capac Community School District
Capac Jr•Sr. High School•Capac, Michigan This job is also posted in Capac Community School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5844711
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Deadline for applying•Until Filled
Department:
District
Reports to: Jr•Sr. High School Principal
Employment:
8 hrs., Evenings, M-F, ESS
Position Salary:
$23.50/hr.
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Summary:
This position's responsibilities include general housekeeping and minor maintenance of assigned building(s), including the upkeep of the grounds immediately surrounding the assigned building(s), and preparing them for the next school day for students, staff, and visitors. Oversees custodians at the building level.
Qualifications:
? High school diploma or G.E.D. required; previous experience in custodial care of buildings or grounds, preferred.
? Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.
? Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with staff, students, parents, and the community.
? Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Instruct custodians verbally or in writing on building routine preventive maintenance activities and cleaning.
? Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment. Maintain work-related records and prepare various reports as directed.
? Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
? Performs ongoing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on custodial equipment, plumbing, building structure, and hardware.
? Assists the supervisor in scheduling and assigning extra time for custodians.
? Maintains building and grounds security.
? Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up immediately around the building, such as snow removal from walkways, picking up debris, etc.
? Accepts and verifies deliveries.
? Maintain building areas in a clean, neat, safe condition with the proper use of materials, methods, and practices, being self-motivated and working independently to meet multiple deadlines.
? Adapt a flexible work schedule and routine, performing duties with awareness of students, staff, visitors, and weather conditions, primarily working indoors and occasionally outdoors.
? Operate, clean, and maintain custodial equipment/tools complying with Federal, State, and local laws/procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, chemicals, and other supplies/materials; maintain and implement up-to-date cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
? Communicate or receive directives and concerns clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; use the appropriate channels in the appropriate order when concerns arise.
? Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies while modeling district standards of ethics and professionalism; implement policy/procedural changes from Administration, the Board of Education, or State/Federal changes. ? Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, which includes sitting, standing, extensive walking, twisting, talking, seeing, and hearing. The employee will be required to work either indoors or outside continuously, depending on the specific location of the meeting or activity. Occasionally, it will be expected to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motions many times and push or lift up to 90lbs., such as boxes of books.
? Performs other functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Please direct any questions regarding the position to Damien Pepin. Persons who are interested in this position should apply at https://capacschools.schoolspring.com/
It is the policy of Capac Community Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation or belief or any other legally protected category (Collectively, "Protected Classes") be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, in any of its programs or activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$23.50 to $23.50 Per Hour
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
