Position Type:
Support Staff/Custodial/Maintenance
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Joseph E. Fisher School
Date Available:
ASAP
Custodian
TITLE: Custodian
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in building maintenance and cleaning. Basic knowledge of computer use
REPORTS TO: Program Administrator, Joseph E Fisher School. Executive Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Education
FUNCTION: SOWIC Custodians work to keep the SOWIC Central Office and Joseph E Fisher School in a state of safety and cleanliness for staff and students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Performance:
Working knowledge of electric, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC systems and ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to these systems
Assumes daily responsibility for securing and opening/closing facilities
Demonstrates knowledge and workmanlike ability in the operation of tools and machines, handling of materials, health and safety practices
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring individual lifting of 75 pounds, operating power tools and equipment and a valid drivers license
Moves Cooperative classrooms, furniture and equipment
Performs seasonal maintenance ground activities, including snow removal and cutting grass
Performs summer building maintenance (e.g. painting, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors)
Ability to clean all areas of SOWIC Central Office and Joseph E Fisher School
Work effectively with others and under time pressure
Follow oral and written instructions
Willing to expand knowledge and skills to meet facility needs
B. Communication Skills:
Confers with Principal, Joseph E Fisher School on a regular basis regarding building maintenance activities and custodial duties
Communicates in a helpful, positive and efficient manner with students, peers, supervisors, educational staff, parents and visitors
C. Professionalism
Maintain high level of confidentiality of student and work related information
Follows policies and procedures of the Cooperative
Demonstrates professionalism
Is flexible and adaptable to change
Uses judgement appropriately
Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
Treats others with respect and dignity
Is responsive to staff requests
Demonstrates continual assessment of personal effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
Participates in professional growth activities to expand knowledge and skill to meet facility needs
Actively participates in the evaluation process of custodian
Maintains a clean work area
Dresses appropriately
Performs other duties as assigned
D. Evaluation
Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with SOWIC Governing Board Policy
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the SOWIC Governing Board
Starting Salary - $42,000 per year.
Support Staff/Custodial/Maintenance
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Joseph E. Fisher School
Date Available:
ASAP
Custodian
TITLE: Custodian
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in building maintenance and cleaning. Basic knowledge of computer use
REPORTS TO: Program Administrator, Joseph E Fisher School. Executive Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Education
FUNCTION: SOWIC Custodians work to keep the SOWIC Central Office and Joseph E Fisher School in a state of safety and cleanliness for staff and students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Performance:
Working knowledge of electric, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC systems and ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to these systems
Assumes daily responsibility for securing and opening/closing facilities
Demonstrates knowledge and workmanlike ability in the operation of tools and machines, handling of materials, health and safety practices
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring individual lifting of 75 pounds, operating power tools and equipment and a valid drivers license
Moves Cooperative classrooms, furniture and equipment
Performs seasonal maintenance ground activities, including snow removal and cutting grass
Performs summer building maintenance (e.g. painting, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors)
Ability to clean all areas of SOWIC Central Office and Joseph E Fisher School
Work effectively with others and under time pressure
Follow oral and written instructions
Willing to expand knowledge and skills to meet facility needs
B. Communication Skills:
Confers with Principal, Joseph E Fisher School on a regular basis regarding building maintenance activities and custodial duties
Communicates in a helpful, positive and efficient manner with students, peers, supervisors, educational staff, parents and visitors
C. Professionalism
Maintain high level of confidentiality of student and work related information
Follows policies and procedures of the Cooperative
Demonstrates professionalism
Is flexible and adaptable to change
Uses judgement appropriately
Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
Treats others with respect and dignity
Is responsive to staff requests
Demonstrates continual assessment of personal effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
Participates in professional growth activities to expand knowledge and skill to meet facility needs
Actively participates in the evaluation process of custodian
Maintains a clean work area
Dresses appropriately
Performs other duties as assigned
D. Evaluation
Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with SOWIC Governing Board Policy
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the SOWIC Governing Board
Starting Salary - $42,000 per year.