School Custodian

School Custodian, Lafayette County School District, Lafayette Middle School – Oxford, Mississippi

Job : 5553063
Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: School Custodian

Location: Lafayette County School District

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: The salary and length of employment shall be established by the Superintendent of Education.

Job Goal: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Clears corridors when needed during the day.
• Clean restrooms as directed by the building level principal.
• Disinfect drinking fountains daily.
• Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keeps grounds free from rubbish.
• Maintains floors in a clean and attractive condition.
• Makes minor building repairs.
• Reports major repairs needed promptly to the principal.
• Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours and, when authorized, during non‑school hours when extended work hours are approved.
• Assumes responsibility for opening and/or closing the building each school day and for ensuring all doors and windows are secured and lights—except those left on for safety—are turned off.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel and requisitions replacements in advance.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.

• Notifies the building level principal of conditions that adversely affect the performance of the district.
• Refrains from discussing confidential and official business with unauthorized people.
• Conducts all professional business through proper channels of communication, thereby always proving professional behavior.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate conduct and personal appearance at all times.
• Observes district policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective grooming skills.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.

Full‑Time

• Jamie Everett, Principal
• Lafayette Middle School
• Email: james.everett