Student Jobs

Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We are seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply. 

Becoming a Model School District

We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community.
To achieve this vision, we seek talent at all levels, and positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff. 

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.

Under general supervision, performs custodial services required to maintain assigned school buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday, hours may be flexible    

From a prepared work schedule, performs work that includes, but is not limited to:

• Trim and mow grass with a push mower and riding mower.

• Trim or prune trees, shrubs, bushes, etc.

• Cultivate around trees, shrubs, bushes, etc.

• Irrigate lawns, athletic fields, etc.

• Weed around fences, buildings, etc.

• Collect and dispose of waste, including trash from schools.

• Maintain and clean outside areas, pick up litter, etc.

• Maintain athletic fields.

• Wash walls, furniture, lockers, etc.

• Perform minor trades labor, assist trades with deliveries, and perform other duties as needed.

• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one’s own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, follow directions, and maintain records.

• Ability to accept responsibility, complete assigned duties, communicate with team lead, and work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather as required.

• Experience working independently, in teams, and leading others.

• Work requires walking, lifting, pushing, climbing, bending, digging, shoveling, reaching, kneeling, and other strenuous activities.

• Ability to operate and maintain power equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, power vacs, etc.

• Operate vehicles, pickup trucks, etc.

• Ability to follow MMSD, manufacturer's, and/or OSHA safety regulations.

• Requires appropriate outdoor work attire and wear of necessary provided PPE.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.

• Prefer applicants to be 18 years or older.

Apply online: 

or go to the MMSD home page, Careers, 2026 Summer - LTE Grounds (Grasshopper) Pool (req8686)