School Custodian

Job Qualifications

Department or

Location:

School-Based

Position Type:
Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Custodian

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

School Principal

Days Worked: 200 Days (10 months) / or 235 Days (12 months)

Eighth grade education. High school diploma or GED preferred.

None required.

• Knowledge of building and grounds work methods, materials, and practices
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment, including auto scrubbers and burnish machine
• Use of personal protective equipment and safety tools
• Monitoring building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Basic knowledge of emergency response procedures
• Professional, ethical conduct and respect for confidentiality and integrity
• Willingness to take and follow directions
• Good organizational, delegation, and motivational skills
• Cooperative work and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations
• Solid knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used in this position

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary for effective performance may be considered.

This position is responsible for performing manual tasks concerning general housekeeping, sanitation, and appearance of the school plant. Under general supervision, performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings.

• Positive attitude toward job and customer service; dresses appropriately for a school setting.
• Cleans and maintains various surfaces such as ceilings, chalkboards, counters, tables, lockers, etc.
• Comply with all regulatory mandates.
• Work independently, organize, and use time effectively. Can work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances, showing initiative.
• Assist school staff by making deliveries to classrooms, moving furniture and other heavy objects between rooms, and performing other manual or strenuous tasks.
• Responsible for the overall condition of the building and grounds.
• Safely work with cleaning chemicals and refuse in compliance with all required regulations.
• Order and maintain building supplies and supply budget.
• Operate power mower in cutting lawns and clearing rubbish from grounds and adjacent areas.
• Operate all cleaning equipment, including basic tools such as ladders, tools, etc.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, buff, and clean floors, carpets, hallways, classrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, large group rooms, and office space.
• Cleans and washes walls, light fixtures, blinds, windows, restrooms, clinic, water fountains, and vacuums hallways; replaces light bulbs.
• Responsible for appropriately opening and/or closing buildings according to district protocols; works within procedures and systems in the school community.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as assigned or required by the employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as reasonably necessary to efficiently operate the school system and its mission.

The work environment is representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Noise level is usually moderate. The employee may need to lift or move up to 25 pounds, talk and hear, walk, stand, and sit regularly.

• Occasional overtime or night work required.
• Requires sufficient physical strength and ability to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and perform manual labor.
• Work is repetitive and may involve sustained physical effort, heavy lifting or moving, with exposure to accident and injury hazards, and unpleasant elements.
• Employees with appropriate certificates may be assigned responsibility for checking or operating heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment.

Date Established: 12/2008

Date(s) Revised: 06/2023

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instruction and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.