Custodian - Mill Creek

Custodian - Mill Creek 1:00-9:00 – Cherokee County School District, GA

Position code:
4L.020

• Division / Department: School Leadership and Operations
• Pay Grade: Custodial Salary Schedule
• Pay Type: Salaried;
  Non‑Exempt
• Retirement: PSE
• Contract Work Year: 218 Days
• Reports To: Principal or designee
• Evaluation Instrument: PEI

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of a GED Testing Program (preferred).
• Basic experience and training with cleaning, floor and restroom care, and equipment maintenance (preferred).
• Desire to learn the trade and pursue further education through off‑duty study or trade school courses.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to lift or carry heavy objects (up to 35 lbs) over long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Willingness to work in undesirable locations or conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Other duties assigned by the Cherokee County Board of Education.

Maintain a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive environment for students, visitors, and employees through regular cleanliness and maintenance of school district facilities.

• Accept direction from Head Custodian, Supervisor, or Administrator.
• Perform custodial and preventative maintenance duties in all areas/locations of the District.
• Clean woodwork, walls, furniture, and windows using approved equipment and cleaning products.
• Mop, scrub, strip, wax, shampoo, vacuum, and spot‑clean carpet and floors using manual and power equipment.
• Climb and clean multilevel stairwells; climb a ladder or steps to complete tasks.
• Perform physical tasks as required including walking on even/uneven surfaces, standing/bending repeatedly for extended times.
• Keep equipment and supplies in order; maintain an inventory and restock or order supplies as needed.
• Understand, communicate, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work with approved cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents while using protective equipment.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, activities, and events as required.
• Move furnishings as needed for routine and major cleaning.
• Operate small equipment, common hand tools, and machinery with care.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, dependable, and punctual manner.
• Participate in required training programs and on‑the‑job training to increase proficiency and apply what is learned.
• Maintain security and accountability for keys, alarm codes, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to chain of command.
• Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude toward students, colleagues, administration, and the public.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to the job.
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Primary and Secondary Education