Custodian Assistant - Part Time

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
11/29/2025

Location:
Excel Academy Charter School

Date Available:
03/01/2026
Custodian Assistant

Work Year: 196 Contact Days/Year (1 Jul - 30 Jun
30)
Pay: $18.62 - $24.30 per hour min/mid range
Exempt/Non-Exempt: NON-EXEMPT
Benefits Eligible: Yes, Partial (Full benefits eligibility begins at 30 hours/week)
Reports To: Facilities Manager, then Business Manager
Direct Report(s): None

Position Summary:
The Custodian Assistant is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor routine maintenance and repairs, attending to requests from the Facility Manager or Head Custodian to repair items and attend to emergencies or security matters and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that our school and grounds are maintained in a healthy, sanitary, safe and secure manner for our families, students and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be available to work a flexible shift between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays during the school year from August through May, plus a flexible shift on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. year-round. Weekday hours worked during scheduled school breaks, including summer break, will consist of scheduled shift between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some holidays may be required.
• Be responsible for opening and/or closing the school, which includes securing the building and having a working knowledge of the security system.
• Perform everyday cleaning, vacuuming and trash removal.
• Dust all furniture and fixtures and sanitize school equipment, as required.
• Wipe down and disinfect classroom desks, chairs, tables, and garbage cans.
• Mop hard surface floors.
• Clean entrances and exits including glass, doors, and hardware.
• Replenish all toilet tissue, hand towels and soap, as needed.
• Wash and disinfect all washroom floors, toilets, fixtures, paper towel holders, mirrors, and partitions.
• Clean up blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids following standard precautions and designated protocols.
• Empty all waste baskets and garbage cans and place all garbage in the outside bin.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Be able to move heavy furniture and equipment safely with the help of other staff members.
• Climb ladders, access the roof for maintenance, and operate indoor cleaning equipment and outdoor lawn care equipment in safe manner in accordance with safety training.
• Maintain storage areas, equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and orderly manner to ensure safety of staff and public.
• Remove weeds and litter from school grounds.
• Sweep sidewalks and play pads.
• Shovel snow and operate a snow blower.
• Shampoo or steam clean the carpets and rugs.
• Event set-up and/or breakdown.
• Prepare and paint indoor and outdoor surfaces as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by the Excel Academy Board of Directors and Administration.

Experience: Previous custodial experience is preferred

Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:
First Aid & CPR certificate highly recommended

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to relate positively and cooperatively with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to work as team member with the custodial staff and other members of the Excel Academy community.
• Ability to stay on task.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain and make basic repairs on furniture, bathroom fixtures, lockers, lights and other areas as needed.
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, possess basic math skills, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, sweep, mop, move furniture and operate equipment for a sustained period of time over an 8-hour work shift.
• Be responsible and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate good decision-making skills.

Equipment: Computer (desktop/laptop/tablet) and communications technology equipment including software, office equipment (copy machine, fax, etc.), e-mail, and voice…