Custodian

Job Description

The Full-Time Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and overall appearance of campus facilities and grounds. This position performs a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties, including cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, and other college facilities. The Custodian is responsible for ensuring facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and welcoming condition for students, employees, and visitors while supporting daily campus operations and special events.

• Follow established safety procedures, including the proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and College procedures.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, buff, and polish floors.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, doors, walls, restrooms, and other building surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste.
• Replenish restroom and custodial supplies.
• Maintain custodial storage rooms and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and properly store custodial equipment and materials.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and facility preparation for meetings, special events, and college activities.
• Assist visitors by providing directions and general information regarding campus facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns.
• Assist with securing facilities by locking and unlocking buildings as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled.
• Report maintenance needs, equipment malfunctions, and facility repair concerns through established College procedures.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and Gadsden State Community College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job‑related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and cleaning products.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial and janitorial work.
• Knowledge of proper use, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate floor care equipment including buffers, scrubbers, and vacuums.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff and visitors.

October 2026

Salary Schedule E5,06, ($29,989 - $48,180) Based on the  ACCS Salary Schedules. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL‑TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

September 9, 2026– 4:00 P.M.

For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a)…