Custodial Worker - Sherman - FTE - SY

Position:
Building Services – Sherman Middle

• Compensation: $28.28 hourly wage (26‑27 salary schedule)
• Employment Type: Non‑Exempt
• Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: Thursday, July 16, 2026
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic custodial staff. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Under general supervision, perform custodial services required to maintain assigned school buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Duties listed below are commonly performed and are not exclusive.

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks aligned to district standards for interior and exterior building fixtures, including flooring, restrooms, ceilings, wall surfaces in classrooms, hallways, gyms, offices, cafeterias, and nurse stations, and removing all trash and recycling.
• Refill necessary supplies, including paper products, throughout the building, custodial carts, and storage areas.
• Assist in loading and unloading building deliveries.
• Process room moves and teacher requests.
• Willingness to learn and ability to process building permits.
• Set up, take down, and clean building events and permit holders.
• Complete minor preventive maintenance such as lamp replacement, dispenser installation, custodial equipment repair, lockers, window latches, door hinges, and washing windows.
• Perform outdoor duties including trash pick‑up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting, sanding, and other seasonal maintenance.
• Conduct safety and security duties such as reporting hazards, arming security systems, security checks of buildings and grounds, turning out lights, locking windows and doors.
• Communicate information and receive requests from staff, public, students, and others using the building.
• Provide quality customer service and communication to support staff and students.
• Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with photo .
• Work varied shifts as assigned and needed.
• Review, enter and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventive maintenance) in EAM as required.
• Carry and respond to any district‑provided communication devices (phones, radio).
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to take initiative and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with district personnel, students, and the community.
• Ability to lead others and share knowledge related to job duties.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English for emergency response situations.
• Ability to learn and navigate current software.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of cleaning materials, solutions, and procedures.

• Successful completion of custodial trainee program.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Experience working cross‑culturally and/or commitment to develop cultural competence.
• Experience working independently, in teams, and leading others.

• Physically demanding—medium to heavy work.
• Constant standing, walking, moving, frequent pushing and pulling loads up to 70 lb.
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting loads up to 50 lb, squatting, crouching, ladder and stair climbing up to 10 ft, crawling, reaching, kneeling, lifting up to 75 lb.
• Frequent verbal and auditory communication with near and far vision acuity, depth perception, accommodation, and field of vision required.

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions with minimal exposure to environmental hazards.

• May require traveling to different locations within the district and off‑site meetings.
• May require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Position requires in‑person presence in building unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The duties listed are not exhaustive and additional tasks may be assigned.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.