Custodian - Contractual - Grantsville Elementary School - GCPS

Job Overview

Custodian (2nd shift) – Grantsville Elementary School, GCPS. This is a contractual, 12-month position, 20 hours per week, typically 4 hours per day on the 2nd shift, with responsibilities for custodial duties, minor maintenance, and ensuring the facility is attractive, sanitary, and safe for students, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location: Grantsville Elementary School

Position: Custodian (2nd shift)

Status: Contractual

Terms: 12 months, 20 hours per week, 2nd shift (generally 4 hours per day but may be greater depending on system needs)

Salary: $15.75 - $17.25 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

Supervisor: Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Custodian, and/or Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations

Availability: Immediately

Deadline: Open until filled; priority given to applications received by July 20, 2026.

• Perform custodial duties, including minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties, to ensure that all assigned areas and the main facility are attractive, sanitary, and safe.
• Participate in general cleaning and maintenance according to a predetermined schedule (sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, disinfect, wash windows, etc.).
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for classroom activities, meetings, and events.
• Perform work at heights up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for cleaning, changing light bulbs, and related tasks.
• Prepare facility for daily operations (opening doors, setting/disarming security systems, raising/lowering flags).
• Respond to safety and operational concerns (facility damage, alarms, inclement weather).
• Identify and report unusual facility conditions or malfunctions in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Take safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and participate in job-related professional development.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term success of students, staff, and the system.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and positive demeanor; maintain a courteous and professional presence at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder service skills (students, staff, administration, parents, general public, etc.)
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn and implement proper cleaning techniques and regimens
• Ability to learn and implement minor maintenance tasks
• Ability to operate or learn to operate and service cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects (average 50-75 lbs.)
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations

• Prior experience cleaning schools, offices, and/or municipal facilities
• Knowledge of operation and minor repair of heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment

The custodian will:

• Participate in general cleaning and maintenance of the school building according to a predetermined cleaning schedule.
  • Sweep, mop, wet-wash, and vacuum floors in assigned areas.
  • Dust furniture and clean/polish fixtures.
  • Keep wastebaskets, chalkboards, and dry erase boards clean.
  • Scrub and disinfect toilets; clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
  • Wash windows (inside and outside).
  • Maintain all assigned areas.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for classroom activities, meetings, and events.
• Perform work at heights to clean, change light bulbs, replace ceiling tiles, etc.
• Prepare school…