Maintenance/Custodial Member (Floater)

Job Description: Maintenance Floater (Part-Time)

Posting History: 06/2026

Starting Rate of Pay: Per negotiated salary schedule. Starting Salary=$20.69/hr.

Job Summary

The Ludington Area School District is seeking a versatile, dependable, and proactive Maintenance Floater to support our facilities team. This part-time position is ideal for an adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic work environment and is committed to ensuring safe, clean, and fully operational learning environments for our students and staff.

The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct district-wide maintenance of school buildings and grounds, with the flexibility to fulfill custodial duties as operational needs dictate. A core function of the position involves providing critical coverage across the district when other Class 3 Maintenance staff members are absent due to vacation, illness, or personal leave. This role requires excellent teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to assist personnel across various buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

● District-Wide Maintenance & Support: Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance

tasks across all district facilities and grounds. Shift into custodial or cleaning duties as required to support team needs.

● Team Collaboration & Absentee Coverage: Provide operational backup for other maintenance

personnel at various district locations. Serve as the primary coverage staff member during the scheduled or unscheduled absences of Class 3 Maintenance colleagues.

● Operational Schedule Adherence: Coordinate and stagger lunch schedules with team members to

guarantee continuous, uninterrupted maintenance coverage for the district. Management reserves the right,to set specific lunch windows to maintain appropriate coverage.

● Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to district facility emergencies. Please note that urgent district emergencies supersede scheduled lunch breaks; full lunch hours will be accommodated once the emergency is safely resolved.

● Vehicle Fleet Stewardship: Safely operate a district-provided vehicle for all work-related travel and

equipment transport. Maintain the vehicle in an exceptionally clean, organized, and professional manner, treating it as an extension of school grounds.

● General Performance: Execute other tasks and duties as assigned by leadership.

●Qualifications & Requirements

● High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

● Valid driver's license with a clean driving record eligible to operate district vehicles.

● Proven experience in general building maintenance, landscaping, or custodial work.

● Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across multiple school sites.

● Physical stamina to handle manual labor, lifting, and various indoor/outdoor weather conditions.

● Team player with a positive work ethic who takes pride in their work

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply in writing. Please submit a formal letter of interest, a current resume, and three

(3) professional letters of recommendation to:

Tyrone Collins Operations Supervisor

Email: tcollins@lasd.net

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