ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN - TBD (HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham Board of Education is seeking an Assistant Custodian to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff and the public. The role supports building operations with daily cleaning, basic maintenance and adherence to district procedures.

This 12‑month position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Alabama driver’s license, with duties including classroom and restroom cleaning, trash removal, lawn care, and securing doors at day’s end.

Qualifications

• Must provide own transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License required.
• Board may require alternative qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service as outlined by the Operations Officer.
• Follow instructions from the Custodial Foreman and Principal.
• Assist in overseeing minor repairs.
• Plan daily cleaning for each room or office, including dusting, vacuuming, windows, floors, and carpet shampooing.
• Maintain a safe atmosphere for students, staff, visitors.
• Assist with ordering materials within assigned budget.
• Keep premises neat and clean at all times.
• Ensure exit doors are open and panic bolts work during occupancy hours.
• Secure doors and windows and turn off lights at close of day.
• Clean restrooms and drinking fountains daily per health regulations.
• Clean classrooms and corridors daily.
• Remove trash; perform grass cutting and shrub trimming as needed.
• Care for plants indoors and outdoors.
• Move furniture as directed by the Principal.
• Adhere to district policies and regulations.
• Engage in professional growth and development.

Skills

Valid Alabama Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Custodian

REPORTS TO:

Principal & Custodian Foreman

WORK DAYS:

12 Months 240 Days

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 76-1 ($36,746 - $43,894)

LOCATION:

TBD (High Schools Only)

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the Assistant Custodian is to maintain an attractive, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff, and the public. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of building.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high level of Customer Service as outlined by the Operations Officer.
• Follow job related instructions given by the Custodial Foreman and the Principal.
• Responsible for assisting in overseeing any minor repairs.
• Responsible for devising a plan for the cleaning of each office or room in his/her building on a daily basis, such as dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, waxing floors and shampooing carpet
• Maintain safe atmosphere for students and persons working in building as well as visitors
• Assist with ordering materials necessary for the upkeep of the building while staying within his/her assigned budget.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas, neat and clean at all times
• After opening the building each day at the designated time, checks to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of occupancy
• Before leaving each day at the designated time, secures all doors and windows, and turns off lights except those left on for security reasons
• Clean restrooms and drinking fountains daily according to health department regulations
• Clean classrooms and corridors daily
• Remove trash and rubbish from campus daily; cuts grass weekly and trims shrubbery as needed
• Care for plants and shrubs inside as well as outside the building
• Move furniture and equipment within the building as directed by the Principal
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state & federal rules & regulations
• Engage in professional growth & development. Demonstrates professional ethics & leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must provide own transportation. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Revised:

May 2026

NOTE:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.