SL: Custodian, 2nd shift Referral
Job in
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49685, USA
Listed on 2026-09-08
Listing for:
Silver Lake Elementary School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Janitor, Cleaning Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SL:
Custodian, 2nd shift, 3p-11:30p, Sign-On Bonus $1000, Employee Referral Bonus of $1000
Traverse City Area Public Schools Silver Lake Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps
Job Details Job : 5915992Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job DescriptionAFSCME - Group IV
Master Agreement
AFSCME Benefits Summary
Retirement Benefits
Location:
Silver Lake
Custodian (2nd shift)
Status:
Full-Year (Hourly, Non-Exempt)
Reports to:
Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager
General
Summary:
The Custodian provides general custodial/maintenance services for the district and reports to the Facilities Manager and Building Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 chalkboards, chalk rails, and erasers.
- Washes/cleans light fixtures.
- Replaces light bulbs/tubes and assists with ballasts as necessary.
- 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.
- Turn 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.
- Follow written work schedule.
- Coordinates work with lead custodian and principal.
- Assists with the operation of the school heating plant and equipment.
- Guards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security.
- Works from ladders, scaffolding, or swing stages.
- Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Vacuums, spot cleans, and extracts carpet as necessary.
- Performs all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and buildings.
- Ensures a high level of cleanliness and care is maintained for all district equipment.
- Fully utilizes the district’s asset management/work order system to accurately track all costs, repairs, preventative maintenance, etc., related to the district’s assets. Ensures appropriate equipment is asset tagged and tracked in individual work orders and within the system.
- Performs all custodial/maintenance duties assigned by supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or GED required, college or trade school classes preferred.
- Possess good habits, character and attendance records.
- Be neat in appearance.
- Be able to speak, read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance.
- Be capable and demonstrate the establishment and maintenance of harmonious effective relationships with staff, supervisors and co-workers.
- Upon request, present a certificate signed by a licensed physician appointed by the school board verifying the physical ability to perform the job.
- Possess experience in custodial and maintenance work to carry out the assigned duties preferred.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Possess a willingness to learn new job skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis to the assigned facility or worksite.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity.
- The ability to move about the facility or building, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks.
- Must possess skills to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.
- Basic technology skills required to utilize computer and/or other office equipment (printer/copy machine, etc.) consistent with work-related tasks.
- The ability to listen and effectively communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- The ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- The ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- The ability to work…
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