CUSTODIAN

Brevard Public Schools; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Elementary School in Palm Bay, part of Brevard Public Schools, is seeking a Custodian for a 12-month contract. The role supports building and grounds maintenance, keeping the school clean, safe, and welcoming, with a 6.5-hour workday. Qualifications include knowledge of maintenance equipment and a valid Florida Driver License.

The position requires the ability to perform heavy tasks under supervision. Apply by 10/22/2026; start date 10/01/2026.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of maintenance equipment used on the job.
• Valid Florida Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provide services that will maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment at school site.

Skills

Maintenance equipment knowledge

Valid Florida Driver License

Job description

School/Center: Westside Elementary School Location: 2175 Degroodt Road, Palm Bay Job Number: 000611 School Year: 2027 FY Position: CUSTODIAN Subtitle/Areas: BEGINNING SALARY Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees: Grade 15 $15.85 per hour Apply By: 10/22/2026 Date Available: 10/01/2026 Status: All ApplicantsContract: 12 Month Hours/Day: 6.500 Job Type: Support Personnel Instructional Subject: N/A Support Personnel Area: Custodian Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A Coaching Activity: N/A

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Provide services that will maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment at school site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated general knowledge of maintenance equipment used on the job.
• Valid Florida Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

This is heavy manual work in routine housekeeping; domestic tasks and grounds work in and around schools and other buildings. Employees do manual work involving a variety of housekeeping & gardening tasks under relatively close supervision. Instructions from supervisors are specific in nature and work is subject to close inspection during progress & upon completion. Employees must be physically able to maintain a heavy work schedule over the normal workday. Where employees do not work under close supervision, work follows a well-established routine. This position’s primary responsibility is for buildings, grounds & equipment. Knowledge of chemicals and how to use them properly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally &/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, &/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by employees within this classification. Please review job description at: https://brevardpublicschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments-and-programs/human-resources/job-descriptions/18568770