Custodian - Custodial Services - School

License & Certification

Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.

Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently perform the custodial care skills and tasks of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Custodial Care Program and other general custodial practices; ability to hear, understand, and follow oral instructions given in English; ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in English at a minimum 6th grade level, such as safety instructions, use and disposal instructions on custodial product labels, GCPS Custodial Toolbox training materials, and other forms, documents, or notes provided by the supervisor;

and ability to work effectively as part of an assigned custodial team.

• Perform assigned cleaning and custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program in a proficient manner according to the schedule provided by the designated supervisor.
• Utilize appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment approved by GCPS policies and procedures to perform assigned custodial care tasks.
• Maintain custodial care tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition per GCPS Custodial Care Program instructions.
• Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas at the times instructed by supervisory staff.
• Suggest alternate cleaning practices, products, tools, or equipment and assist the Environmental and Supply Services Department in evaluating more efficient or effective options.
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members, facility staff, and other GCPS employees in all work‑related interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, stand, walk, negotiate stairs, reach with hands and arms, manipulate tools and small items, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee may also climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be exposed to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working with equipment. Potential hazards include working with electrical and battery‑powered equipment, heat and noise‑producing machinery, and chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities to perform the essential functions.