Substitute Custodian

Position Summary

To support a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly school environment by serving as an on‑call substitute custodian to cover building and event needs as assigned.

• Perform routine custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, washing surfaces, and emptying trash and recycling.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, classrooms, offices, cafeterias, gyms, hallways, and other assigned school spaces.
• Assist with building cleanliness and readiness during the school day, after school, and for special events or activities.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, equipment, and other items for meetings, programs, athletic events, and school functions.
• Operate custodial equipment and use cleaning chemicals, supplies, and tools safely and as trained.
• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance, safety, security, housekeeping, supply, or damaged property concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Help maintain safe entrances, walkways, and common areas, including addressing spills, immediate hazards, outdoor cleanup, and snow or ice response as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning schedules, product labels, safety data, work orders, and written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with supervisors, staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work independently, and move throughout school buildings and grounds.
• Ability to safely use custodial chemicals, equipment, tools, and supplies in accordance with directions and training.

• Prior experience in custodial, janitorial, building services, school facilities, or related work.

Salary and benefits as defined in the School City of Hobart's applicable substitute pay schedule.

Non‑Exempt

• $14.35/hour
• This substitute position is not eligible for retirement or health insurance benefits.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and use of hands and fingers to perform custodial tasks, handle tools and supplies, and operate equipment. The employee must be able to move throughout school buildings and grounds, perform repetitive custodial duties over the course of a shift, and lift/carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with heavier items moved with assistance or appropriate equipment.

Work is performed throughout school buildings and on school grounds, including classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, entryways, and other common areas. Work involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, moisture, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and conditions. The position requires awareness of student and staff activity, slip and trip hazards, and other safety concerns.

Please submit an online application. If you have questions about the position, contact:
Ryan Snedecor, Director of Facilities Email:  Phone:  Ext. 3

Employment is contingent upon meeting district pre‑employment requirements. This includes expanded criminal history checks and expanded child protection index checks, as applicable. Pre‑employment drug screening is also required. Other pre‑employment requirements may apply.

The School City of Hobart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School City of Hobart ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The School City of Hobart has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.