Substitute Custodian

About the Employer

Oxford Preparatory Academy's (Oxford Prep) vision is to create a center for higher learning where students from transitional kindergarten to eighth grade are prepared to pursue university level academic studies, as well as gain skills to be successful in the global community of the 21st century. Our students do not just meet, but exceed grade level expectations and become critical thinkers as they engage with dynamic teaching that makes them self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners.

Job Summary

Must be able to work: Mon-Fri 10 am to 6:30 pm or 6 am to 2:30 pm


Under the supervision of the Chancellor and/or Dean, the Custodian assists the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff to learn and work in during the school day.


Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs general clean-up of all facilities (sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes, vacuums, halls, offices, classrooms, restrooms, garbage and trash, walls, lunchroom, etc.);
- Maintains multi-purpose room floors, stages, lunchrooms, heating and air conditioning systems, or any other specialized tasks as appropriate;
- Prepares and sets up rooms for special meetings or events, parties or various other activities and cleans up afterwards which involves arranging seating, furniture, lights, sound, etc.;
- May work extra hours to accommodate after school activities and functions;
- Performs periodic major cleaning projects such as scrubbing walls, ceilings, etc.;
- May take charge in the absence of the Facility Manager;
- Secures building against vandalism, locks and unlocks doors, turns off light switches and generally patrols the building and grounds;
- Performs minor repairs as able (i.e. windows, doors, switches, desks, tables, equipment and appliances, sinks, toilets, blinds, minor electrical and plumbing, walls, repair effects from minor break-ins and other vandalism, etc.); and
- Other duties as assigned.


Additional Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Minimum of one year experience in custodial work preferable;
- Experienced in modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures. Knowledgeable about cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work. Preparation of combination locks and other equipment commonly found in public schools;


Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (or three letters of reference)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenge, scholarship is excepted, and differences are valued.