Custodian

District Wide; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

West Baton Rouge Parish School System District Wide in Port Allen, LA seeks a Custodian/Janitor to perform cleaning, maintenance, and basic facilities support across school sites. The role is full-time or part-time, with 12-month terms and non-exempt status, reporting to the School Principal.

Duties include classroom and restroom cleaning, floor care, supply stocking, and assisting with events. The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, be a US citizen or authorized to work, and be able

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent.
• U.S.Citizen or authorized alien.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cleans classrooms, cafeteria, gym, restrooms; washes windows and polishes furniture.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes floors; clears outdoor pavements.
• Moves furniture and stocks restrooms with supplies.
• Prepares facilities for meetings and events.
• Locks/unlocks facilities and supports new workers.

Skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

CUSTODIAN/JANITOR (Full time or Part-time)

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Per WBR Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Principal, the Custodian performs manual and custodial work and cleaning and routine maintenance of the schools’ facilities and grounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans, vacuums, and dusts classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium locker and restrooms; washes windows, empties trash cans, and dusts and polishes furniture
• Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops, waxes, and buffs floors; sweeps outside pavements
• Moves desk, furniture, filing cabinets, and other items
• Stocks restrooms with appropriate supplies
• Prepares and transports supplies to classrooms
• Unloads and stocks incoming supplies
• Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions
• Locks and unlocks facilities as necessary
• Assists with the orientation of new workers
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
• Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• United States Citizen or authorized alien.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.
• Any other qualifications as mandated by the West Baton Rouge Parish School System at the time of appointment to this position.
• In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.
• High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and expertise.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Work Environment : The custodian will work in an environment adhering to the School Board energy policy. Work will entail outdoor responsibilities. Workday consist of regular school hours or specifically designated part-time hours. Then length of the workday varies as the result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings.

Communication Skills The custodian must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and must be able to communicate successfully with students,teachers, parents, school personnel, and the community.

Equipment Used : The custodian should be able to use a telephone, audio-visual equipment, and other appropriate cleaning machines and equipment relative to school cleaning and maintenance.

Physical and Mental Involvement : The custodian must be able to perform these physical activities: standing, walking, reaching bending, and lifting 60 pounds (sometimes required). The custodian must be able to implement appropriate custodial and maintenance projects. Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions. Must keep accurate, up-to-date records. Must be able to comply with federal, state and parish regulations.

Human Relations : The custodian must be able to work cooperatively with district personnel and the community. Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations. Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in nterpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job, Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to theDirector for Human Resources/Staff Development. It should also be noted the order of duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed nor intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 4758509

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CUSTODIAN/JANITOR (Full time or Part-time)

Location: Site Level School

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Per WBR Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Principal, the Custodian performs manual and custodial work and cleaning and routine maintenance of the schools’ facilities and grounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans, vacuums, and dusts classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium locker and restrooms; washes windows, empties trash cans, and dusts and polishes furniture
• Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops, waxes, and buffs floors; sweeps outside pavements
• Moves desk, furniture, filing cabinets, and other items
• Stocks restrooms with appropriate supplies
• Prepares and transports supplies to classrooms
• Unloads and stocks incoming supplies
• Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions
• Locks and unlocks facilities as necessary
• Assists with the orientation of new workers
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
• Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• United States Citizen or authorized alien.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.
• Any other qualifications as mandated by the West Baton Rouge Parish School System at the time of appointment to this position.
• In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.
• High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and expertise.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Work Environment : The custodian will work in an environment adhering to the School Board energy policy. Work will entail outdoor responsibilities. Workday consist of regular school hours or specifically designated part-time hours. Then length of the workday varies as the result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings.

Communication Skills The custodian must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and must be able to communicate successfully with students,teachers, parents, school personnel, and the community.

Equipment Used : The custodian should be able to use a telephone, audio-visual equipment, and other appropriate cleaning machines and equipment relative to school cleaning and maintenance.

Physical and Mental Involvement : The custodian must be able to perform these physical activities: standing, walking, reaching bending, and lifting 60 pounds (sometimes required). The custodian must be able to implement appropriate custodial and maintenance projects. Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions. Must keep accurate, up-to-date records. Must be able to comply with federal, state and parish regulations.

Human Relations : The custodian must be able to work cooperatively with district personnel and the community. Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations. Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in nterpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job, Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to theDirector for Human Resources/Staff Development. It should also be noted the order of duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed nor intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,800 to $52,703 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barbara Burke
• 3761 Rosedale Road
• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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