Custodial Worker - Sherman - FTE - SY

Custodial Worker I – Sherman – 1.0 FTE – 26-27 SY

Starting Compensation: $28.28 hourly wage (26-27 salary schedule)

Employment Type: Non‑Exempt

Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hours of Employment: Mon – Fri, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

MMSD seeks a dedicated custodial worker to maintain assigned school buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Under general supervision, performs custodial services required to maintain assigned school buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks aligned to District standards for various interior/exterior building fixtures, including all flooring, restrooms, ceilings, and wall surfaces in classrooms, hallways, gyms, offices, cafeterias, and nurses stations as well as removing all trash and recycling.
• Refill necessary supplies, including paper products, throughout the building, including 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, including lamp replacement, dispenser installation, custodian equipment repair, fixing lockers, window latches, door hinges, and window washing.
• Perform outdoor duties including trash pick‑up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting, sanding, and other seasonal maintenance.
• Safety and security duties, including reporting safety and fire hazards, arming security systems, conducting security checks of buildings and grounds, turning out lights, and locking all windows and doors.
• Communicate information and receive requests from school staff, the public, students, and others using the building related to custodial services.
• 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 as needed.
• Review, enter, and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventive maintenance) in EAM as required.
• Carry and respond to any assigned district‑provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio).
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, take initiative, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate and work professionally with school 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 cultural competence.
• Experience working independently, in teams, and leading others.

This job is physically demanding – medium to heavy work. Constant standing, walking, pushing, pulling loads up to 70+ pounds, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50+ pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, crawling, reaching, kneeling, repetitive movements with both hands, and verbal and auditory communication are frequently required. Ability to work under safe and comfortable conditions with minimal exposure to environmental hazards is essential.

Work may require travel within the district and to off‑site meetings. Position may require evenings, nights, and some weekends. School‑based positions are in‑person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job‑related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

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. Applicants must apply on our career page to be considered for this opportunity.