Assistant Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Marrero, Louisiana, is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Custodian. Responsibilities include assisting in plant management to ensure safety, cleaning, and maintenance of the premises, as well as supervising custodial staff.

The ideal candidate should possess effective reading and writing skills and the ability to perform light maintenance. The position demands a willingness to work in all weather conditions and may include overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write effectively; comprehend instructions.
• Ability to perform light maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Manager; responsible for safety and cleanliness.
• Operate heating and air conditioning systems.
• Supervise custodial staff and report directly to the principal.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Basic math skills

Light maintenance

Supervision

Tools

Electric tools

Power lawn equipment

Job description

Assistant Custodian

Jefferson Parish Schools HIGGINS HIGH – Marrero, Louisiana. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5594739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the plant manager in ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and appearance of the physical plant and assume full responsibility in the absence of the Head Custodian.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Open building in the morning; secure building in the afternoon.
• Operate heating and air conditioning systems in the absence of an engineer.
• Ensure rooms are adequately ventilated.
• Replace light globes or fluorescent tubes.
• Receive supplies, check inventory, request janitorial supplies, and furnish custodial staff, cafeteria, and stadium.
• Report vandalism immediately to the principal and maintain reports.
• Provide daily reports to the principal on school condition.
• Check fire fighting equipment and playground equipment for safety and functioning.
• Repair, remove, or secure any unsafe equipment and report to the principal.
• Maintain school yard and shrubs; water regularly.
• Remove trash and debris from premises.
• Buff floors when appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness of halls and entrances during the day.
• Check boys' dressing rooms during the day.
• Clean classroom units as scheduled.
• Raise and lower flag.
• Be available for school activities; outside agencies cover costs per policy.
• Set up for assemblies, conferences, plays, and programs when required.
• Supervise custodial staff, inspect their work, assign duties, keep time records, and report as coordinated with principal.
• Perform light maintenance: replace faucet handles, light switches, door knobs, paint, glass repairs, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / HOURS WORKED

• All weather conditions, winter and summer.
• Employee must provide and wear appropriate clothing for daily conditions.
• Work day consists of eight hours with a half‑hour lunch.
• Overtime after hours, Saturday and Sunday occasionally required.
• Plant Manager or custodial personnel may be required to work a split shift.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Read and comprehend service orders, repair requests, and complete job reports.
• Basic math skills for reviewing purchase receipts and timekeeping.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Electric and/or air‑driven power tools (saws, drills, table tools, etc.).
• Electric buffers, strippers, mop, push broom, power lawn equipment, riding mower, gas weed trimmer, edger, rake, etc.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT

• Walking and carrying tools, equipment, building materials regularly.
• Work surfaces include mud, gravel, concrete, dirt, grass; climbing ladders up to 12 feet, stairs, scaffolding.
• Carry tools and materials while climbing.
• Trunk flexion and squatting necessary for tasks in attic spaces, toilet rooms, etc.
• Daily lifting in tasks.
• Move building materials, electrical panels, small generators, pumps, desks, mop buckets; maximum 50 pounds per person.
• Occasional two or three person coordinated lifting.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

• Schedule, plan, and coordinate personnel for multiple tasks.
• Interface with all levels of administrators.
• Interface with contractors, assign and monitor work.
• Comprehend and produce written instructions.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT

• Resolve personnel disputes fairly, maintaining the best interests of JPPSS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and write effectively; comprehend instructions on operation of all equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to perform light maintenance functions.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• STEPHANIE DILLON, Principal
• HIGGINS HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]