12-month Custodian (MCMS)

Martin County Schools; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Middle School in Williamston, North Carolina invites applications for a 12-month Custodian. The role starts as soon as possible and reports to the Principal or Maintenance Director, with supervision under general guidelines.

Responsibilities include general custodial duties, cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, and grounds; bus driving may be required to support transportation operations per policy 4701. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of standard janitorial methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform medium physical work.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Cleans windows, walls, woodwork and fixtures; dusts furniture.
• Empties trash and maintains cleanliness of interior spaces.
• Cares for grounds and performs light maintenance as needed.
• May operate building security and utilities tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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12-month Custodian (MCMS)

Martin County Schools Martin County Middle School - Williamston, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899382
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Martin CountyMiddleSchool is currently accepting applications for a 12-month Custodian for the upcoming school year. (Start Date: As soon as possible.) See the job description below for more information.

The employee will berequiredto obtain and maintain a license to drive a school bus and to drive when needed to "efficiently and effectively operate the school transportation system." ( Board Policy 4701 ) Bus driving duty is considered an essential function of this position.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Principal/Maintenance Director

SUPERVISES : None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 12 Months

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduation from high school or equivalency
• General knowledge and experience of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently
• Current and valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB : Under general supervision, the Custodian performs a variety of general custodial and light grounds keeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to follow all Board of Education policies and procedures and to comply with instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces
• Cleans and disinfects restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary
• Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, heating/air vents and light fixtures
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes waste baskets and water fountains.
• Raises and lowers flags as needed
• Maintains inventory; requisitions; and picks up cleaning supplies as needed
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjusts heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• Washes windows on both the inside and the outside
• Arranges furniture, tables and chairs for meetings and other events
• Mows and trims grass on campus grounds; trims shrubbery, trees, etc,; rakes and removes leaves as necessary.
• Makes minor building repairs, as able
• Reports major repairs needed and any damage to school property to Principal
• Responds to after-hours emergencies and works beyond normally scheduled time as needed
• Drives a school bus when needed to efficiently and effectively operate the school transportation system.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Maintenance Director.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Custodian job classification within Martin County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc.

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