Substitute - Custodian

Position Type:
Substitute/Custodian

Date Posted:
10/2/2026

Location:
Sussex Academy

Date Available:
26/27 School Year

Closing Date:
open until filled

District:
Sussex Academy
POSITION: Substitute Custodian

Position Type - Substitute Custodian
Location: Sussex Academy
Type of Employment: Substitute - Part Time, Non-benefited position

Must have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to perform custodial duties under the direction of the Chief Custodian. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe interior in various buildings on campus and assist staff with various requests to allow for smooth operation of education services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, entrances, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms and pool area.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Vacuum, mop, sweep, all floor areas including classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc. Sanitize, disinfect and clean all restrooms to include toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, dispensers, etc.
• Restock supplies as necessary to include paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Perform general cleanup of all interior and exterior areas of the buildings as directed. Complete non-routine cleaning as directed by the Chief Custodian.
• Empty garbage and recycling daily.
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately report conditions to the Chief Custodian.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of institutional and/or commercial cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs and constantly moving items correctly and safely.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, crouching and reaching.
• Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items.
• Must be physically able to perform essential functions as listed.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Good moral character, honest, dependable and courteous.
• Able to follow instructions.
• School District/Building experience helpful.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Custodian or other school administrators as designated by the Head of School.


Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance showing you are not on the registry at any level.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply via Joindelawareschools.org

SUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Human Resources Office
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section504 Coordinator.