Custodian

Peace River Elementary 0041; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Center access

Competitive compensation package

Onsite health benefits

Job summary

Peace River Elementary 0041 in Port Charlotte, FL is hiring a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school facility. The position starts immediately and offers a pay rate of $17.50 per hour with full-time hours.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, minor repairs, set up for events, and reporting maintenance needs. Qualifications include ability to follow instructions and work well with students and staff; a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Relate well to children, staff, and the public.
• Knowledge of cleaning and minor repair operations.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participates in general cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to fixtures and equipment.
• Follows safety procedures for students, staff, and visitors.
• Reports maintenance/repair needs to supervisor.
• Dusts and cleans furniture; vacuums and mops floors.
• Cleans windows, walls, boards, desks, sinks, and restrooms.
• Moves furniture as needed and maintains clean surroundings.

Skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal with students/staff

Cleaning and maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charlotte County Public Schools Peace River Elementary 0041 - Port Charlotte, Florida Open in Google Maps

Custodian

Charlotte County Public Schools Peace River Elementary 0041 - Port Charlotte, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN04179026CC

Calendar 250/Hrs 8

Paygrade 1 - $17.50/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to relate well to children, other staff members, and the public
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, equipment and practices used in cleaning and minor repair operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates in the general cleaning and general maintenance of the facility.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment as prescribed by the Custodial Crew Leader/administrator.
• Follows procedures, prescribed by the building administrator, for routine security and safety for the students, staff, and visitors to the facility.
• Reports maintenance/repair needs to Custodial Crew Leader /Administrator.
• Collects and disposes of refuse; facilitates others’ daily disposal of recyclable materials.
• Dusts and cleans furniture.
• Vacuums, dry mops, sweeps, wet mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors in accordance with SREF standards.
• Cleans and washes windows, mirrors, walls, (chalk) / white boards, desks, sinks, toilets, and other soiled areas.
• Moves, with others, furniture or equipment within the work location when proper and safe moving equipment is available.
• Keeps areas such as walks, driveways, playground areas, etc. clean.
• Replaces light bulbs, fluorescent lamps/other lighting devices, and soiled ceiling tiles, when needed.
• Sets up and cleans facility after community usage of facility.
• Communicates with (Custodial Crew Leader) in maintaining a proper inventory of equipment, supplies, and other necessary, job-related items.
• Attends job-related workshops and training programs.
• Assembles furniture and equipment.
• Works additional hours upon reasonable request.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with students, other employees, and visitors to the facility.
• Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned by the building administrator.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

AHCA Background Screening:AHCA

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124. Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Board Approved 7/31/2025 Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1445 Education Way
• Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]