Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Lynnville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Giles County School District in Lynnville, TN is seeking a Custodian for immediate start at Richland School. The role ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, basic maintenance, restocking supplies, and securing the building. Candidates should have relevant custodial experience and be able to work with safety guidelines and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial or maintenance work preferred.
• Must pass Criminal Justice Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, gyms, and common areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment.
• Secure facilities and report safety concerns.

Education

Less than High School

Job description

Custodian

Giles County School District, TN Richland School - Lynnville, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5875607
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Giles County School System

CUSTODIAN

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site(s); ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

This job reports to the School Principal of the assigned school.

Essential Functions:

• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors activities in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports district maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, general maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical equipment, common tools, etc; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents; and/or ratios, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; and English and/or bilingual grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including: adapting to changing work priorities: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Education: Less than High School

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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