Custodian; Physical Presence - H. J. Russell West End Academy

Job Title: Custodian (Physical Presence Required)

Location: Herman J. Russell West End Academy, Atlanta Public Schools

Job : 3856

Position Type: Facilities/Custodian

Date Posted: 12/3/2025

The Custodian is responsible for a variety of tasks including washing, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and sweeping. Maintains routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds for Atlanta Public Schools. This position reports to the assigned or designated supervisor.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Certification/License: None.

Work Experience: None required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Written and oral communication.

• Conducts routine building inspections daily and identifies areas requiring follow‑up action.
• Informs Maintenance Supervisor immediately of areas requiring action.
• Performs clean‑up tasks on surrounding grounds and structures.
• Cleans, shampoos, and/or disinfects carpets, rugs, and restrooms in accordance with established procedures.
• Opens and secures building; sets security alarm.
• Receives and stores school custodial supplies.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, window ledges, and all horizontal surfaces.
• Assists in setting up facilities for special events.
• Moves materials, equipment, and furniture as necessary.
• Ensures floors are cleaned, mopped, stripped, and waxed as necessary.
• Maintains equipment to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness; stores equipment as appropriate.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance for scheduled shifts during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Vision: Vision ability required to perform custodial duties; may be required to work in areas with poor lighting.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communications; speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a two‑way radio or telephone.

Upper Body Mobility: Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction; climbing ladders or scaffolds; using equipment requiring high dexterity.

Strength: Moderate lifting or carrying 26–50 lbs. or less on a regular basis.

Environmental Requirements: High dust, dirt, grease environment; regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles; works with poor ventilation or regular exposure to odors; exposure to chemicals, solvents; exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity.

Mental Requirements: Ability to understand and follow verbal or basic written instructions; ability to learn and apply safety procedures and standards.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Grade: 111

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