Custodian – 2nd Shift Class C

Job Title

Custodian – 2nd Shift, Class C – 2 Positions Available

Waverly High School, Lansing, MI

July 1, 2026

$17.95 per hour, per the Teamsters Master Agreement salary schedule.

8 hours per day, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm.

The custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and district policies. The custodian must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence so that the education program is not interrupted, distracted, or hindered.

• Perform regular custodial duties in assigned area(s) of building(s).
• Communicate with the custodial team daily.
• Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Restock custodial/maintenance items and provide inventory usage data to the head custodian/supervisor.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, furniture, etc. in the building(s).
• Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
• Maintain work related records and prepare reports as directed.
• Project a positive image for the school district with the custodial team whenever the public, guest, or visitors are in the building.
• Work closely with the head custodian/supervisor and/or building administrator(s) to be prepared for scheduled evening activities and unscheduled events as needed.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs outside normal working hours.
• Identify and schedule work to be performed during summer, winter, and spring break.
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, and repairing or troubleshooting bathroom fixtures.

• Check daily activity schedule to see if any special equipment is to be set up.
• Perform general cleanup of any incidents as they arise.
• Snow removal (as needed) from sidewalks; remove snow as it falls when possible, down to bare concrete from edge of walkway to edge of walkway.
• Inspect entrances and sidewalks for damage, clutter, dirt, malfunctions, or other hazards.
• Vacuum all entrance mats, outside mats, and clean sidewalk up to 10 feet from entrance.
• Wet mop inside of entrances if wet or in poor condition.
• Sweep all stairways.
• Vacuum all carpeted corridors, walkways, and 10 feet inside doorway for each room.
• Clip carpet strings as necessary.
• Remove spots from carpet where possible.
• Extract soiled areas of carpet as needed.
• Remove gum from floors.
• Dust mop and sweep corners of all tiled classrooms and adjacent rooms; wet mop if needed.
• Spot vacuum all classrooms, offices, and other carpeted areas. Pick up any debris on floor.
• Ensure rooms appear orderly.
• Empty all trash/recycling containers; rinse and wash as needed.
• Place all trash in dumpsters.
• Remove all marks from walls and lockers nightly.
• Replace defective light bulbs as needed.
• Wash all main entrance windows.
• Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms and check for graffiti or vandalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License or reliable transportation.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous custodial experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…