Custodian- Oxbow Elementary PM Shift

Oakland Schools•Highland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian keeps assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with applicable codes and district policies and standards. The role follows approved custodial procedures and maintains the building so that it does not interrupt or hinder the education program. The position is at Oxbow Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year, with a scheduled shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Compensation is per contract at $16.92–$20.43, with a $0.25 shift premium. The position reports to the Working Foreman, Principal, and Supervisor of Operations, as applicable. Duties include routine cleaning and sanitation, correcting minor maintenance problems, caring for grounds and playground equipment, maintaining custodial supplies and equipment, and opening or closing the building as directed. The Custodian also supports facility use by non-school groups, reports building problems, and may be called in for emergencies, overtime, or special needs outside normal hours. The work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work in hot or cold weather. It may involve ladders or personnel lifts, moving mechanical equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood-borne materials, deadlines with severe time constraints, and moderate noise. The job has substantial physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, squatting, bending, and handling tools, as well as lifting or moving loads up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge of the operation of mechanical, electrical, and heating units in the building.
Familiarity with the proper operation and care of custodial mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of institutional cleaning procedures.
Ability to perform essential duties in accordance with local and state OSHA requirements and district emergency procedures.
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 80 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors in hot or cold weather, climb and work from ladders or personnel lifts as necessary, and work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work on call as needed outside normal work hours.

Responsibilities

Keep assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with applicable codes and district standards.
Follow the assigned work schedule and approved custodial job procedures.
Correct minor maintenance problems in assigned buildings.
Care for grounds, including mowing areas not accessible to large machinery, removing snow and ice from walks and steps, and tending flowers and shrubbery.
Maintain neat and clean uniforms while on duty and project a positive image when interacting with district employees and visitors.
Keep custodial supply and equipment storage areas neat and orderly.
Open and close buildings each school day and during special events as directed; maintain building and grounds security.
Assist the principal, building foreman, or working leader with custodial work when requested.
Maintain sanitary conditions in building facilities.
Arrange use of school facilities by non-school groups as indicated on building-use requests, and cooperate courteously with groups using the building after regular school hours.
Report building problems to the foreman, working leader, or principal.
Maintain playground equipment in safe and good operating condition.
Work on call as needed for emergency repairs, overtime, or special needs outside normal work hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.