Assistant Custodian (2D)

- Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Assistant Custodian - Date Posted:
10/23/2026 - Location:
Garfield Heights Middle School - Routine repair work in the building is the responsibility of the custodian to complete
- Promote good safety practices and procedures
- Develop and maintain a written daily routine of scheduled tasks
- Maintain daily records of tasks accomplished
- Clean and maintain all furnaces, air conditioners, etc.
- Participate in necessary painting, and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general mechanical areas
- Assist in general mechanics during remodeling and renovation work
- Maintain inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies
- Fulfil maintenance requests
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Secure building each working day when designated and assist to insure energy conservation plans are in effect for the building
- Provisions will be made for the storage of tools and supplies, and all such cleaning materials, tools and supplies must be kept in their proper places.
- Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly.
- During the hours when teachers and pupils are admitted to the building, the assistant custodian shall cooperate with the Administrative team in maintaining proper physical conditions
- You may be designated to insure the school flag is displayed and the school sign is updated
- Responsible to assist in receiving and storing all supplies and equipment, except those educational supplies that shall be distributed to the various departments or classrooms as directed by the building administrator
- Assist in the unloading of supplies delivered to the building
- In the event of heavy snow all inside and outside walks surrounding the building must be kept plowed, shoveled and salted if in any icy condition. All steps and entrances to the building must be free from ice and snow and salted if needed before the opening of school each day
- Floors must be mopped or cleaned to avoid becoming slippery
- Cooperate with the local and state fire inspectors, as well as with the boiler inspector
- Responsible each year for the complete inventory of all janitorial supplies and provide this inventory to the Custodian and/or Principal
- Included is annual summer work such as the cleaning of all windows, cutting grass, etc.
- Assist the maintenance staff if directed to do so
- Oversee to assist that floors of all classrooms, corridors, and stairways, libraries, gymnasiums, dining rooms, industrial arts rooms, toilet rooms, locker rooms, and offices shall be swept daily. All closets in general are to be swept once per week or as directed
- Oversee to assist that all furniture and woodwork such as windowsills, baseboards, stair rails, doors, window frames, and corridor lockers must be thoroughly dusted as required. Time must be allowed for dust to settle after sweeping before dusting
- Oversee to assist that floors in all toilet rooms, locker room and shower rooms are to be mopped daily. Mop weekly, or as directed, all offices, stairways and corridors
- At least twice during the school year all floors including classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias and libraries should be mopped or buffed and rewaxed, as directed by the Custodian or Principal or designee
- Gymnasium floors should be mopped and refinished only when directed
- Oversee to assist that toilet bowls and urinals must be washed daily and treated with disinfectant at least once each week. All wash basins and drinking fountains must be cleaned with scouring powder or equivalent daily
- Responsible to assist that both inside and outside building inspections and maintenance
- Responsible to assist and care for playground area, i.e., properly prepared for recess, emergencies, drills
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Custodian, Director/Supervisor of Maintenance or designee
- Clean up when students are ill
- Assist administration with tasks as requested
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One to two years related experience
- Holds other certification mandates to satisfy government, board, administrative and contract regulations
- Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
- Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing repairs
- Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals, e.g., OSHA/PERRAC training
- Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
- Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
- Must be knowledgeable in the correct way to repair a variety of materials, i.e., floor tile replacement, repairs to wood, plastic, fiberglass, etc.
- Knowledge of air compressor/thermostats
- Additional Working Conditions:
| Assistant Custodian (2D) | JobID: 1731 |
Position: Assistant Custodian (2D)
Location: Middle School
Contract Days: 260 days - 8 hours per day
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
Status: Classified
Description: Provide a safe clean environment for students, staff and public. Oversee and assist in cleaning, maintaining, security, and daily operation of school building and school property maintenance and operations.
Essential Job Functions:
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
About Our District:
The Garfield Heights City Schools proudly serve the students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County in Northeast Ohio, our District proudly serves approximately 2,700 students with more than 200 educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees.
Garfield Heights City Schools includes three elementary schools: William Foster Elementary, serving Pre-K through Grade 1; Elmwood Elementary School, serving Grades 2–3; and Maple Leaf Elementary School, serving Grades 4–5. The District also includes one middle school serving Grades 6–8 and one high school serving Grades 9–12.
As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.
The Garfield Heights City Schools pride themselves on providing a rigorous and comprehensive Pre-K through 12th-grade educational curriculum focused on student success, college and career readiness, leadership, diversity, and community engagement. In addition to strong academic programming, the District offers a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities designed to support the whole child.
Students throughout the District have opportunities to participate in competitive athletic programs, student leadership organizations, and an award-winning arts department. Garfield Heights City Schools proudly offers a strong sports program featuring numerous middle school and varsity athletic teams that promote teamwork, discipline, and school pride. The District's acclaimed performing arts programs include Music Express, marching band, choir, theater, and additional music opportunities that consistently showcase student talent and creativity at the local, regional, and state levels.
Through academics, athletics, arts, and community engagement, Garfield Heights City Schools remains committed to preparing students for lifelong success both inside and outside the classroom.
Application Deadline: Until the position has been filled.
To Apply: Online