Custodial Helper - 8 Hours

Jefferson Parish Schools; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools at THOMAS JEFFERSON HS ADV STUDIE in Gretna, LA is seeking a Custodial Helper for an 8-hour shift. The role focuses on maintaining safety, cleanliness and appearance of the school facilities, with responsibilities including hallway and entrance upkeep and cleaning classrooms as scheduled.

You will work under the plant manager or coordinator, may require overtime and weekend work, and should be able to read and follow service orders and safety instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write and to comprehend instructions on operation of equipment of all types and on the use of chemicals used in cleaning operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of halls and entrances.
• Cleans walls and windows.
• Check dressing rooms.
• Cleans classroom units as specified in accordance with working schedule and minimum cleaning schedule specific school needs.
• Be responsive to coordinator, plant manager and/or assistant custodian where appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as required by the plant manager or Coordinator of Maintenance & Custodial Services.

Skills

Reading

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Electric buffers

Stripper

Mop

Push broom

Job description

Custodial Helper - 8 Hours

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885061
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the plant manager in maintaining safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the physical plant.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain cleanliness of halls and entrances.
• Cleans walls and windows.
• Check dressing rooms.
• Cleans classroom units as specified in accordance with working schedule and minimum cleaning schedule specific school needs.
• Be responsive to coordinator, plant manager and/or assistant custodian where appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as required by the plant manager or Coordinator of Maintenance & Custodial Services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• All weather conditions, winter and summer.
• Employee is expected to provide and wear appropriate clothing for conditions of the day.
• Work day consists of8 hours daily, 5 days per week.
• Overtime, i.e., after hours.
• Saturday and Sunday is occasionally required.
• Plant Managers/custodial personnel may be required to work a split shift.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to read and comprehend service order and repair request documents.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Electric buffers, stripper, mop, push broom, etc.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Trunk flexion and squatting are necessary requirements in accomplishing tasks such as working under raised buildings, in attic spaces, toilet room enclosures, etc., again often necessitating carrying tools, building materials, etc.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Comprehend written instructions.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Conduct activities in group settings maintaining an objective attitude, decorum and diplomacy, tact and discretion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read and write and to comprehend instructions on operation of equipment of all types and on the use of chemicals used in cleaning operation.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Erika Russell , Principal
• THOMAS JEFFERSON HS ADV STUDIE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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