Housekeeper

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Housekeeping (1D)

Date Posted:
10/9/2026

Location:
Garfield Heights High School
Position: Housekeeper (1D)
Reports to: Custodian or Designee
Employment Status: Part-Time (4 hours per day)
Status: Classified
Contract Days: 225

Description:

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary lunchroom environment for students and staff at the high school. This four-hour position focuses on maintaining the lunchroom during lunch periods, including sanitizing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, managing waste disposal, and ensuring the area remains clean and organized throughout the lunch hours. This role is essential in promoting a hygienic and welcoming dining environment for students and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Cafeteria Cleaning:
  • Sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing floors.
  • Wiping down and disinfecting tables, chairs, and surrounding surfaces.
  • Spot-mopping during meal periods as necessary.
  • Ensuring proper disposal of food waste and managing waste receptacles.

• Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment:
  • Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and hand sanitizers in cafeteria areas as needed.
  • Maintain custodial supplies and equipment clean and organized, notifying the supervisor of any needs for restocking.
  • Use, measure, and label cleaning chemicals accurately and safely, adhering to safety guidelines.

• Inspection and Reporting: Regularly check the cafeteria area to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met, promptly reporting any maintenance issues, such as damaged furniture or broken fixtures, to the supervisor.

• Safety and Interpersonal Interaction:
  • Interact in a positive manner with students, staff, and faculty, promoting good public relations through professionalism and a courteous approach.
  • Follow established safety practices and procedures, ensuring a secure environment for students and staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Role Modeling: Serve as a role model for students by promoting responsible behaviors, cleanliness, and respect for shared spaces.
• Additional Custodial Support: When time allows, provide custodial support in adjacent areas if requested, maintaining flexibility in assignments.
• Communication: Respond effectively to routine questions and requests related to cafeteria cleanliness and custodial support.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effective organizational skills.

Equipment Operated:

• Wet/dry mop, brooms, vacuum, and floor scrubbers to maintain the cafeteria area.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment for floor care, waste disposal, and sanitizing.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive hand motions (e.g., wiping, mopping) throughout each meal period and occasionally lifting upto 65 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 300 pounds (e.g., waste receptacles on wheels).
• Exposure to Cleaning Agents: Periodic use of cleaning chemicals; proper handling and usage training will be provided.

About Us

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.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline: Until the position has been filled.

To Apply: Online