Custodian

328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Schools seeks a Custodian at Grady A Brown Elementary School in Hillsborough, NC. The role involves cleaning school facilities, assisting with deliveries, and supporting daily operations as assigned. Salary grade 55 plus supplement; non-exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday with evenings as needed.

Starting immediately, prior custodial experience is preferred. Reports to the Principal or Head Custodian; driver’s license required for some duties. Position posted until filled.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with school staff and maintain professional relationships.
• Basic reading/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Secure the building, take out trash, clean bathrooms, halls, classrooms, and gym.
• Mop and buff the halls; vacuum carpeted areas.
• Clean the cafeteria after school activities.
• Change lights and replenish paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
• Dust and wipe desks, clean white boards, and wipe walls.
• Sweep, mop, and buff floors in the gym and other areas.
• Assist when other custodial staff are absent.

Skills

General knowledge

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Teamwork with staff

Education

GED

HS diploma

Equivalent experience

Job description

Orange County Schools 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929581

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Custodian

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school or location

SALARY

Salary Grade 55 plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal, Head Custodian, orCustodial Foreman

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends as necessary

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

12

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Custodian performs intermediate work in the care and cleaning of school buildings and grounds. The Custodian provides general assistance for relocating furniture, school deliveries, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff
• Basic ability to read and speak/and understand English
• Ability to interact appropriately and courteously with central office personnel, school administration, faculty, staff, and students

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• GED, High School diploma, or some high school or middle school attendance
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver\u2019s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a custodian in a public school setting
• Experience working and interacting appropriately with students, teachers, and other school staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure the building; take out the trash; clean bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and the gym
• Mop and buff the halls; vacuum in carpeted areas
• Clean the cafeteria after school activities
• Change lights; fill all paper towel dispensers and toilet paper dispensers
• Clean and dust high and low, clean white boards, wipe clean student desks, empty trash cans
• Clean all the bathroom stalls and sinks, fill toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, sweep and mop the floors, and wipe down the walls
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and strip floors; wipe down all the walls
• Clean gym, sweep and spot mop, clean water fountains, and clean up after activities
• Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep, and pick up all trash
• Replace lights daily for the inside and outside of the school building
• Assist when other custodial staff members are absent
• Interact appropriately and courteously with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and central office staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Assistant Principal

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

A approval by: Supervisor's Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee\u2019s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

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.

200 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 Version 10/12/2017

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Kimberly Griffis , Principal
• 328 - Grady A Brown Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]