220-Day Custodian

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Pike Road (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Pike Road is seeking a Custodian for a 220-day itinerant assignment at Pike Road School. You will work under the Principal to keep classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas clean, safe, and well maintained.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to follow maintenance plans, and flexibility to work after hours or weekends as needed; day-to-day tasks include disinfecting, stocking supplies, and reporting safety hazards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to meet suitability criteria for employment under the Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors in varied conditions.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work after hours, weekends, or holidays if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides custodial and facilities services to keep school environments clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Operates cleaning equipment and follows safety procedures.
• Delivers supplies and moves furniture as directed.
• Replaces light bulbs and fixtures and maintains fixtures.
• Inspects buildings for safety hazards and reports needs.
• Maintains inventory and assists with purchasing of supplies.
• Collaborates with staff and vendors; attends required trainings.

Skills

Cleaning & maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Reading plans

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Background check eligibility

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Our Mission: Empowering minds, shaping future leaders.

Our Vision: We are dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in our community, our goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member, while proactively addressing the needs of our school community.

POSITION: Custodian - 220 Day Itinerant

LOCATION: Pike Road School as assigned

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TERMS: 220-Day appointment compensated in accordance with the Board-approved salary schedule

JOB GOALS:

1. To provide excellent custodial and facilities operation services to ensure clean, safe, well-maintained, comfortable, and efficient educational and work environments for Pike Road Schools students and personnel.
2. To assist supervisors and school system administrators in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting facility problems or unsafe conditions.
3. To assist with the effective management of school system equipment, resources, and properties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
3. Ability to work in locations involving heights or confined spaces; to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments and inclement weather.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning furniture, floors, walls,
   windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures, and in making routine repairs.
5. Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to read and follow maintenance project plans, directions, and layouts.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks.
8. Ability to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. 9. Ability to exert up to 75
9. pounds of force.
10. High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
11. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work, or holidays if necessary.
12. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
13. Such alternative qualifications to those listed by the Board may be required.
14. Strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides services to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy work and learning environment at the school.
2. Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment for cleaning floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures.
3. Performs custodial work that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operational and preventive custodial services for the schools.
4. Performs duties courteously and professionally.
5. Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors according to established schedules and procedures.
6. Demonstrates skill, safety, and knowledge when operating equipment and using materials to care for lawns, plants, floors, furniture, and fixtures.
7. Uses proper safety equipment as appropriate when performing maintenance duties.
8. Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products efficiently, safely, and follows established procedures and instructions.
9. Delivers supplies to offices and classrooms.
10. Moves, sets up, rearranges, or removes furniture as directed.
11. Replaces light bulbs and ballasts where needed.
12. Ensures that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped, garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are made sanitary, safe, and attractive according to established schedules and industry standards.
13. Assists in regular, routine inspection of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or service, and reports needs or solves issues according to established school system procedures.
14. Follows established guidelines for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency.
15. Maintains and reports inventory of materials and supplies as needed, and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase; includes supplies for bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and supplies.
16. Follows written and verbal instructions and communicates effectively with others (custodial staff, vendors, school staff, students, parents, community members).
17. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
18. Engages in professional growth and ongoing training and demonstrates professional ethics.
19. Engages in required orientations, training, safety instruction, and meetings as required for effective job performance and advancement.
20. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
21. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

The Pike Road Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Board Approved: 6/26/2025