Part-Time Custodian

Hamilton Community School District – Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton, Michigan.

Job : 5821895

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Hamilton Community Schools has an opening for a part-time full‑year (12‑month) custodian at the Middle School and invites hardworking, self‑motivated individuals to apply for this position. The Custodian provides general custodial/maintenance services for the district and reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and the Building Principal.

Reports To: Custodial Services Supervisor

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Starting Date: ASAP

Work Schedule: Part‑time full‑year (20 hours per week) 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm during the school year. Start time will be earlier in the summer.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Hamilton Custodial/Maintenance Association (HCMA)

Pay Scale: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement ($17.57/hr Base) plus $1.50/hr night premium for hours worked 3:00 pm and after.

• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfaces.
• Cleans, renovates, and renews floor surface finishes.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
• Cleans whiteboards, board rails, and erasers.
• Washes/cleans light fixtures.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, roofs, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary.
• Collects, bags, and disposes of trash.
• Locks/unlocks doors and windows to classrooms and offices.
• Turns off unnecessary lighting.
• Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker rooms.
• Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
• Reports items that require repair.
• Follows written work schedule.
• Coordinates work with the Master Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, and/or principal.
• Assists with the operation of school heating plant and equipment.
• Guards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security.
• Works from ladders or scaffolding.
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Does emergency cleaning as needed (e.g., blood, vomit, burst water pipes, etc.).
• Vacuum, spot‑clean and extract carpet as necessary.
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner that contributes to the safety and well‑being of the staff and buildings.

• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers, supervisor, administrators, and school community members.
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities/training when necessary.
• Performs all other custodial/maintenance duties assigned by supervisors.

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required, college or trade school classes preferred.
• Possess good habits, character, and attendance records.
• Be neat in appearance.
• Detail oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Be able to speak, read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance.
• Demonstrates dependability and promptness.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, self‑discipline, and teamwork.
• Be capable and demonstrate the establishment and maintenance of harmonious, effective relationships with staff, supervisors, students, and the community.
• Possess experience in custodial and maintenance work to carry out the assigned duties preferred.
• Possess a willingness to learn new job skills.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

Submit an application using the online application system.

Any questions can be sent to Cindy Van Goor, Custodial Services Supervisor (email: cvangoor).

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Cynthia Van Goor, custodial supervisor
• Hamilton High School
• Phone: 616‑218‑1298
• Email: cvangoor

Part‑Time

17.57 USD per Hour

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