Custodian

Newton Conover City Schools Shuford Elementary School in Conover, North Carolina.
Starting Date:
Immediately.

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee also controls building heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources.

Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness.

• Sanitizing/disinfecting throughout the campus.
• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
• Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Scrubs and cleans restroom fixtures.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in restrooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
• Reports to the supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school buildings or on school grounds.
• Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.
• Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Makes minor repairs to furniture and facilities.
• Moves equipment, furniture and supplies as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies and materials on site.
• Operates equipment used for floor maintenance including floor sanders, buffing machines, and vacuum cleaners.

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.
• Ability to maintain positive working relations.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

• Successful work experience.
• Some experience in housekeeping.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tammy Brown , Human Resources Director
• 605 N Ashe Ave
• Newton, North Carolina 28658
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Job : 5794504

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)