Custodian

Job Description

Watson Chapel School District

Job : 5666060

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

• Performs routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweeps, mops and cleans gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mops spills and removes gum and debris; cleans tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; cleans mirrors, tile and windows.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends maintenance repairs; maintains security of buildings; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; reports infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Picks up and rakes paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances; disposes of trash according to established procedures; washes out trash cans and follows established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuum, floor stripper, cleaner, buffer, polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubber, high‑pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blowers as assigned.
• Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintains records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Reflects on practice and makes adjustments for professional growth.
• Maintains professionalism with staff members.
• Reports to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Reports suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adheres to all policies of the District.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Loyal – The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Regular attendance – Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for conduct.
• Self‑motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using personal drive or initiative.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

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