Substitute Custodian

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

August 17, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027 School Year

Substitute Custodian

The position of substitute custodian is now open.

How to Apply: External

If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. If you have any questions please contact Jake Grau via email at [email protected].

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to competently do the job 5. Job skills and knowledge
• Attendance 6. Work ethic
• People skills 7. Can the person do the essential functions
• Experience required of the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Substitute Custodian

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Custodian/Building Principal/Buildings/Facilities Supervisor/and

Director of Human Capital /School Operations

DEPARTMENT: Custodial/Maintenance

GENERAL DUTIES: The Custodian II performs designated duties involving the cleanliness and sanitation of the school to which assigned. The essential functions of this job do require lifting and pushing of furniture, trash barrels, boxes, and other equipment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Follows a regular schedule of cleaning and dusting in assigned area.
• Cleans and sanitize restrooms daily in assigned areas.
• Refers to the head custodian, supervisor, or to the building Principal any area in need of special maintenance repair.
• Maintains the security and safety of the building in assigned areas.
• Refills toilet paper, towel, soap, and sanitary napkin dispensers when necessary in assigned areas.
• Takes pride in personal appearance by keeping clean and clothing neat.
• Maintains a high level of personal conduct on the job to establish good relationships with the students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by, but not limited to, the Head Custodian, Principal, and Director of Business Services.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

NOTE:

The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

CONDUCT:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

• This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools.