Custodian

Position: Custodian - 2nd Shift during the school year, 1st Shift during the summer break.
Location: Godwin Middle School
Reports to: Facilities Director

Godwin Heights Public Schools (GHPS) is an urban K-12 public school district in Wyoming, Michigan. The district serves a vibrant and diverse student body, offering an environment that values inclusion, equity, and excellence. With a deep commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, GHPS is driven by the belief that all students possess the ability to learn, to experience personal success, and to be productive citizens.

A school custodian should be reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented, ensuring the school is clean, safe, and well-maintained. They should have a positive attitude, be friendly and respectful, especially when interacting with children and staff, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Physical stamina, basic maintenance skills, and the ability to respond quickly to issues are also important.

• Performs daily cleaning and custodial duties in classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other school facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, and maintains floors and other surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, drinking fountains, fixtures, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Empties trash and recycling containers and properly disposes of waste.
• Replenishes restroom supplies, including soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Assists with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and equipment for school activities, meetings, and special events.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks and reports building repairs, safety concerns, or equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Operates and maintains custodial equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, and other cleaning equipment.
• Safely handles, stores, and uses cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with district procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assists with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas to maintain safe access to school facilities.
• Ensures building security by checking doors, windows, and designated areas as assigned.
• Responds promptly to spills, accidents, and other custodial needs throughout the school day.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Works cooperatively with school staff, students, and other custodial team members.
• Ability to work independently
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Director

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Driver's License
Must have transportation.
Custodial/Cleaning experience is desired.

$18.85 (Probation rate for the first 60 days)

Full Benefits Available, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors, although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile and negotiate.