Custodian

Polk County Public Schools Kathleen Senior, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33815 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job : 5922185

Final date to receive applications: Sep 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Custodian
- Day

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings and grounds.

Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles. Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards. Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc. Replaces spent light bulbs. Refills restroom dispensers. Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities. Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.

Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment, and maintenance hand tools. Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies.

Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc. Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc. Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform work requiring strength. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

7 - AFSCME
- Custodians - F1 - 12-mo. OSP

N/A

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

Non-Exempt

0256

52

6/22/1993

9/12/2013

Position Type: Full-time

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Custodian

• Polk County Public Schools
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• Bartow, Florida 33830
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