4hr Custodian

4hr Custodian

Jefferson Parish Schools, Harahan School – Harahan, Louisiana. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5819536

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the plant manager in maintaining safety, security, cleanliness, and appearance of the entire school plant; assume full responsibility when the Head Custodian is absent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Open building in the morning; secure it in the afternoon.
• Operate heating and air conditioning systems in the absence of an engineer.
• Ensure rooms are properly ventilated.
• Replace light globes or fluorescent tubes.
• Receive supplies, check inventory, and request janitorial supplies for custodial staff, cafeteria, and stadium.
• Report vandalism immediately to the principal and keep records.
• Report daily to the principal on the condition of the school.
• Check fire‑fighting equipment and playground equipment for safety and proper functioning.
• Repair, remove, or secure any unsafe equipment and report findings to the principal.
• CUT and maintain the school yard, shrubs, and watering schedule.
• Remove trash and debris from premises.
• Buff floors when appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness of halls and entrances during the day.
• Check boys’ dressing rooms during the day.
• Clean classroom units as specified by work schedule and school needs.
• Raise and lower the flag.
• Be available for school and school‑sponsored activities. Outside agencies pay for use of the building as prescribed in policy manual.
• Set up for assemblies, conferences, plays, and programs when required.
• Supervise custodial staff, inspect their work, assign duties, keep time records, and report to the principal.
• Perform light maintenance functions such as replacing faucet handles, light switches, door knobs, door adjustments, glass repairs, and painting for all buildings on the school plant.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• All weather conditions, winter and summer.
• Employee is expected to provide and wear appropriate clothing for the day’s conditions.
• Work day consists of eight hours per day with a half‑hour lunch break.
• Occasional overtime, after‑hours, Saturday and Sunday work.
• Plant managers and custodial personnel may be required to work a split shift.

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

• Read and comprehend service orders and repair request documents; write job completion information.
• Use basic math skills to review purchase receipts and time‑keeping information.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Electric and/or air‑driven power tools (saws, drill motors, table tools, etc.).
• Electric buffers, strippers, mop, push broom, power lawn equipment, riding mower, gas weed trimmer, edger rake, etc.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Regular walking and carrying of tools, equipment, and building materials.
• Work surface variations: mud, gravel, concrete, dirt, grass.
• Climb 6, 8, 10, and 12‑foot step ladders, extension ladders, stairs, and scaffolding routinely.
• Lift and carry equipment daily; maximum one‑person load of 50 pounds.
• Occasional two‑person coordinated lifting.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Schedule, plan, and coordinate multiple job tasks.
• Interface with all levels of administrators.
• Interface with contractors, assign and monitor work.
• Comprehend and produce written instructions.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Resolve personnel disputes with fairness, maintaining the best interest of JPPSS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective reading, writing, and comprehension of operating equipment instructions and chemical use.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Stephanie Scott, Principal
• HARAHAN SCHOOL
• Phone: 504‑835‑8439
• Email: stephanie.scott