26/27 Custodian I (50%) 396058

Young World Physical Education; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 14,508 - 20,534; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Custodian I (10 months) to maintain campus cleanliness and safety. This non-exempt, part-time position requires following established cleaning schedules and operating basic equipment across school facilities.

Duties include routine cleaning, restrooms, waste disposal, reporting damages, and supporting grounds care. The role may require driving a school bus when needed and obtaining a CDL license.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to read and write.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

Responsibilities

• Performs recurring tasks under direct supervision according to cleaning schedules.
• Performs lighter manual tasks in cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and restrooms.
• Washes windows and cleans fixtures; maintains cleanliness of floors and surfaces.
• Reports damages or needs for repairs to supervisor.
• Cleans buses when required and maintains route schedules as needed.
• Attends trainings to improve performance and safety.

Skills

Understand instructions

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Cleaning knowledge

Physical strength

CDL Bus license

Job description

Cumberland County Schools, 396 Mary McArthur Elementary, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Job Details

Job ID: 5828289

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Custodian I (10 months)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively with other people. Ability to read and write. General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Possess physical strength sufficient to perform assigned duties.

Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs recurring tasks under direct supervision in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules.

Changes in work methods or procedures are specifically indicated by a supervisor and work is reviewed through personal inspection to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instruction and standards of cleanliness.

Performs the lighter manual tasks in stripping, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, spray buffing in school buildings; dusts and rearranges furniture within the area.

Washes windows, window sills, woodwork; vacuums carpets; spot cleans carpets and walls; cleans light fixtures, etc.

Cleans restrooms, fixtures; replenishes tissue, towel and soap containers; replaces light bulbs and fluorescent rubes; empties waste receptacles into larger containers and removes containers from buildings.

Constantly keeps the building clean of any scattered paper and other litter that may detract from the appearance and sanitation of the building.

Reports to supervisor any damages or need for repairs.

Performs other related work as required such as cleaning sidewalks and grounds.

Possesses responsibility for grass cutting; edging of walkways, buildings, fencing, access ways; cares for shrubbery on school campus.

Attends seminars and workshops as scheduled by the Custodial Supervisors pertaining to increasing job efficiency and skills.

Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.

Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.

Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.

Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.

Maintains bus route schedule.

Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.

Discharges students only at authorized stops and transports only authorized students.

Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.

Reports delays and accidents.

Cleans the interior of the bus.

Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform medium/heavy lifting exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or to 25 pounds of force constantly to move object.

Must be able to climb ladder and be capable of traveling through needed crawlspace area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,300 to $1,840.50 Per Month

Contact Information

• Lisa Gillespie, Principal
• 396 Mary McArthur Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]