Custodian (Tues-Sat) 8 Hours, PM Shift

Custodian (Tuesday-Saturday) 8 Hours (11:00am-7:30pm)
Tuesday-Friday (11:00am-7:30pm) and Saturday (Day Shift)

LOCATION: Churchill High School
REPORTS TO: Building Supervisor
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediate Opening
POSTING DATES: 8/31/2026-9/4/2026 (open until filled)


DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1900 staff members serving approximately 13300 students pre-K ï½ post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools 3 middle schools 3 high schools 1 career technical center 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million with a state funding of $9608 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally as a new public-school employee you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) which is a portable tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing youre helping thousands of students grow and learn you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance including prescription drug coverage:
  • The districts contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional cash in lieu of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental vision and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members.
  • Completely confidential short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation sick and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Annual work clothing allowance.
• Earn overtime pay beyond 8 hours per day.
• Paid act of God days such as snow days.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Additionally the children of employees living outside the districts attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

Custodial Job Description:

The physical and cognitive demands of the job duties described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to bend twist push pull sit and stand for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to have the ability to push and/or lift up to and including 50 pounds such as boxes bags equipment etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

General Duties:

• Daily cleaning and upkeep of assigned building sections.
• Completion of various maintenance tasks.

Physical and Operational Responsibilities:

• Must be able to bend twist push pull sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Dusting sweeping mopping cleaning glass maintaining soap hand towels and toilet paper dispensers.
• Climbing ladders to access rooftops change lighting fixtures ceiling panels and painting.
• Crouching and maneuvering through utility tunnels.
• Lifting and securing lunch tables.
• Collecting handling and disposing of trash inside and outside.
• Setting up and breaking down chairs tables risers and other equipment for events and activities.
• Performing outdoor grounds maintenance including snow removal and lawn care.
• Operating commercial equipment such as:
  • Tractors
  • Snow throwers
  • Weed whips
• Using floor care equipment including:
  • Riding automatic scrubbers.
  • Manual swing buffers.
• Loading and unloading supply shipments.
• Transporting stock and supplies throughout the facility.
• Moving furniture in and out of rooms and across the building.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor.

Role-Specific Notes:

• Custodians are assigned specific sections of the building for daily/nightly cleaning and maintenance.

Cognitive Requirements:

Attention to Detail

• Identifying spills damage or safety hazards in classrooms hallways restrooms and cafeterias.
• Ensuring proper sanitation in high-contact areas (e.g. desks doorknobs water fountains).
• Following district-specific cleaning protocols especially during flu season or outbreaks.

Memory and Routine Recall

• Remembering daily weekly and seasonal cleaning schedules.
• Knowing which classrooms or areas require special attention
• Retaining knowledge of school layout emergency exits and storage locations.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability

• Responding quickly to unexpected messes or maintenance issues (e.g. broken toilets flooding).
• Adjusting cleaning strategies based on student activities or weather conditions.
• Coordinating with teachers and staff to avoid disrupting learning.
  

Because of the nature of this work a spirit of cooperation with all others including members of the general public and school community is essential.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the Livonia Public School District and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO Local 118 Council 25.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The work year salary and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. This position will remain open until the position is filled.
Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the Livonia Public Schools School District and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO Local 118 Council 25.

APPLICATIONS:

All applicants including current LPS employees must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter professional resume copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates) and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and/or transgender status) national origin age height weight marital status handicap or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and/or transgender status) national origin age height weight and marital status-Director of Human Resources 15125 Farmington Road Livonia MI 48154 at . The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services 15125 Farmington Road Livonia MI48154 at .