Custodian

Riverwood Elementary; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverwood Elementary in Clayton, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated custodian to perform general cleaning, floor care, and restroom upkeep in its school facilities. The role includes restocking supplies, waste management, and basic maintenance tasks as needed.

Candidates should be able to lift 25–50 lbs and be prepared for occasional bus-related duties and building security tasks. This is a full-time on-site position with responsibilities across multiple school areas.

Qualifications

• General custodial duties and light groundskeeping work in school facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors and clean restrooms and fixtures.
• Replenish supplies, manage waste and recycling.
• Potential minor maintenance tasks as abilities allow.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks across assigned buildings.
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain supplies.
• Open/secure buildings and adjust HVAC or lights as needed.
• Assist with event setup and basic maintenance.
• May drive or assist with bus-related duties per school needs.

Skills

Cleaning

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Groundskeeping

Light maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Cleaning supplies

Job description

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Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 3947072
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. The employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
• Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday.
• May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Duty to Drive a Bus/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor

• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Driver for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment, tenure, or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Shannon Pawlak , Principal
• Riverwood Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]