We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Night Custodian II to join our team at Bentley-Bright Beginnings. This full-time position plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our staff and the children we serve. The Night Custodian II will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks during the night shift, ensuring that all areas of the facility are kept in excellent condition.
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The Owosso Public Schools will ensure rich educational opportunities for each student in the
environment of mutual trust and respect.
Job Title Night Custodian II Job Category Union Support Staff
Location Bentley Bright Beginnings Job Vacancy # NCUST-1
Level/Salary Range Begin wage: $15.30/hr, per
OESPA Master Agreement
Time 8 hours/day, 2 nd shift
Date Posted April 29, 2026 Posting Expires May 6, 2026, or until filled
Application Methods (select one)
Email:
yoho@owosso.k12.mi.us
Online:
https://www.owosso.k12.mi.us/employo
pportunities
Mail:
Owosso Public Schools
Attn: Carrie Yoho
Human Resources Director
645 Alger St
P.O. Box 340
Owosso, MI 48867
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Custodial experience preferred
High School diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Excellent attendance record required
Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 90 pounds on some occasions.
Must be friendly, tactful, and project a sincere desire to serve and help people.
A problem solver who clearly focuses on facts, remains objective, and handles unexpected
obstacles successfully.
Must be able to follow rules and procedures easily and effectively.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of the organization.
Ability to pass a district written and physical test.
Successful experience in most duties as described in the job description posted in each
building.
Must be able to wear and operate a backpack vacuum cleaner.
Able to provide safe and efficient operation of a backpack vacuum for the required shift duration.
Able to maintain vacuuming equipment in peak operational condition.
Able and willing to participate in and contribute to a team approach for cleaning.
Must be able to work additional required hours before or after the regular shift as necessary
to cover building activities, or to work additional hours in other buildings as needed.
Must be able to work additional hours required before the regular shift during inclement weather.
The Owosso Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity),
disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category,
(collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that
the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation.
The following compliance officers have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures: Rich Collins,
Principal, Owosso Middle School, 765 E. North St., Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 723-3460, collinsr@owosso.k12.mi.us or Dr. Catheryn Dwyer, Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Owosso Public Schools, 645 Alger St., Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 723-8131, dwyerc@owosso.k12.mi.us. The
Section 504 Coordinator is Bridgit Spielman, Principal, Bryant Elementary, 925 Hampton St., Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 723-4355,
spielman@owosso.k12.mi.us.
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Position Description
Position Title: Custodian II (Union) Prepared By: Rick Luft
Classification: Custodian II Date: 1/15/03
Department: Operations
Reports To: Principal/Supervisor
Approved by: Administration/OESPA Date: October 4, 2011
SUMMARY: The Custodian II is responsible for safety, security, and cleanliness of the building(s) and
grounds, maintaining the school physical plant in a condition of operating excellence for full educational use at
all times.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to exercise initiative and effectively work independently and/or in a team environment
2. Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
3. Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality of information regarding
students, staff and other individuals having business with or access to the district.
4. Effective human relation skills, organizational skills and job-specific skills
5. Ability to maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains excellent personal hygiene.
2. Possesses and maintains an excellent attendance record.
3. Works with standard custodial chemicals and finishes for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection.
4. Performs scheduled full cleaning assignments, utilizing the six step full cleaning process.
5. Dust mops floors and dust rooms.
6. Cleans urinals and stools. Uses a plunger to unplug toilets, sinks, and drinking fountains.
7. Washes classroom windows and doors.
8. Replenishes and cleans soap and paper dispensers.
9. Washes chalkboards, desks, chairs, walls, tables, and other room surfaces and furnishings.
10. Cleans and washes lockers.
11. Vacuums areas as needed with various vacuum cleaners, including a backpack vacuum.
12. Performs all other light housekeeping chores.
13. Trims shrubbery and mows grass.
14. Unlocks doors and puts up flags.
15. Maintains floors including floor finishing and floor machine operation.
16. Removes trash and re-lines receptacles.
17. Cleans snow from landings and walkways.
18. Delivers milk and other supplies to classrooms.
19. Changes light bulbs.
20. Checks pool operation and adds chemicals.
21. Moves furniture and other classroom equipment as authorized by the principal.
22. Continually checks, corrects, or reports dangerous equipment conditions and potentially hazardous
situations. Effectively communicates all operational needs.
23. Climbs ladders and works from scaffolding.
24. Assists in summer building clean up as directed by the Director of Operations.
25. Completes painting projects as assigned by the Director of Operations.
26. Responds to security alarm calls for the building after normal working hours, on weekends, or on holidays,
and takes necessary action to secure the building as required.
27. Provides “on-call” service for various building functions.
28. In charge of flags
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29. Take care of fish and plants that staff leave behind
30. Maintain recycle bins
31. Make boxes and move them
32. Day time custodial clean bathrooms and take care of cleaning up after students when they are sick and
other things
33. Change the air conditioner filters
34. Put up clocks, white boards and all other things that need to be done
35. Rodent control
36. Fixing small leaks and other things until repairs can be made
37. Provide assistance to other buildings as needed
38. Take care of overtime and keep track of this
39. Expected to be Team Leaders, show district pride and share district pride
40. Fix lockers and lock
41. Paint Floors - walls and anything else that needs to be done
42. Clean windows
43. Clean exhaust vents and filters in rooms, office and cleans.
44. Clean carpets
45. Clean bathrooms and showers
46. Refinish gym floors
47. Change light bulbs
48. Emerson and OMS require the ability to reach lights on stairs
49. Clean furniture - Scrub all things, floors and showers
50. Move and clean Weight rooms
51. Clean Wrestling mats and other mats
52. Provide Custodial assistance for OMS Concerts in the summer
53. Provide Custodial assistance for OHS sports
54. Taking care of people with customer service when buildings are rented out
55. Unload semi's
56. Move classroom contents to different classrooms and buildings - Some buildings have more than one level
57. Maintenance on classroom equipment
58. Shovel snow and ice - salt - use snow blowers
59. Fix equipments and furniture
60. Day custodial run alarms for fire and tornado drills
61. Take care of things for lunch and building during lunch time.
62. Running machines (big and small) keeping them running and changing pads on those that need it.
63. Putting chemicals in drains
64. Pulling out bleachers and putting away - getting OHS floor covered with blue tarps.
65. Use Wet Vac when rooms and hallways are flooded - take fish out of rooms
66. Clean up mold in all places - yearly
67. Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations.
68. Custodian II is expected to have knowledge of repairs when filling in for a Custodian III
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
small groups of employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
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REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram,
or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district
requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with
hands and arms such as to operate vibrating machinery. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The
employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee
continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or
twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee
will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as motors, jack hammers. The employee will sometimes push/pull
items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work
outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may
occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-
household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Frequently the
employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act
(A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed
by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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