Sub Custodian
Hammond, INPosted May 26, 2026
Job description
GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations
- Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
- Remove trash and recycling
- Assist in the setup and tear-down of decorations and furniture for school events and programs
- Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
- Complete all grounds keeping duties such as mow and trim around the school building and ensure that the school grounds are free from litter and debris
- Handle minor repair and maintenance activities such as bulb replacement and floor buffing
- Perform other duties as directed by the head custodian and school administration GENERAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Follow oral and written directions
- Establish effective working relationships with staff
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
- Prior school custodial/janitorial experience preferred SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION:
- Perform all other duties as assigned SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THIS POSITION:
- Operating cleaning equipment
- Safe use of chemicals
- Sanitation and disinfect
- Washing, waxing and polishing floors
- Dusting, sweeping and vacuuming QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:
- Positive Attitude
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable
- Detail Orientated
- Good Communicator
- Adaptable
- Confident
- Honest PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds; other physical activities may be required
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
- Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
- Some contact with students to ensure all areas of the school facility are clean
- Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required as a substitute custodian It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
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