Building Custodian

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Opening Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 08, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operation/Maintenance

Job Class Code: 1013

Salary: $15.10 - $19.92/Hourly

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Edmunds Consolidated School

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory at Edmunds Consolidated School!

Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit learning community where every role makes a difference. As part of our custodial team, you’ll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive. From maintaining classrooms, restrooms, and common areas to caring for the school grounds and supporting daily operations, your work helps ensure a healthy and positive atmosphere for everyone.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in keeping our school safe, orderly, and ready for learning every day.

This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary indoor and outdoor areas of the facility through routine custodial work, operation of cleaning equipment, and minor maintenance repairs. Duties include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and fixtures; handling and storing supplies; conserving energy; performing basic carpentry; ensuring overall cleanliness, order, and safety of the building and surrounding premises.

• Knowledge of standards for cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and equipment
• Knowledge of school building codes and laws
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard personnel, property, and equipment
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work
• Ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling
• Ability to use and/or operate cleaning equipment associated with high volume traffic facilities
• Ability to maintain standards for cleaning building and grounds
• Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils
• Ability to live independently objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment

Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Contact Information:
For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

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