Custodian

Alabama State Department of Education; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers County Board of Education is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain a clean, safe and functional school environment. The role involves cleaning, minor maintenance, and ensuring security and safety of the facilities.

The custodian will handle daily cleaning tasks, assist with basic repairs, manage supplies, and coordinate with school staff to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean including restrooms, commons areas, classrooms, hallways, sidewalks, driveways and play areas.
• Checks exit doors and panic bolts during occupancy.
• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily; dusts furniture.
• Disinfects toilet floors; cleans sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans windows inside and outside at least once a year.
• Handles hazardous materials safely.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Reports major repairs to the principal.
• Opens/closes building; secures doors and turns off lights.
• Attends meetings, trainings, or workshops as directed.
• Adheres to policies and regulations.
• Checks doors/panic bolts daily during occupancy.

Skills

Floor care

General maintenance

Safety with chemicals

Reading and writing

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Supervise summer workers

Interpersonal relations

Observation and reporting

Ladder/scaffold work

Strong lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CHAMBERS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SUPERVISED BY: Principal, Facilities Director

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Good knowledge of tools, materials and methods to safely perform the work required connected with resurfacing and shampooing floors, cleaning surfaces, waste disposal, and general maintenance of the school.
2. Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
3. Knowledge of or ability to learn sanitation standards.
4. Ability to organize materials, manage time, and solve problems.
5. Ability to do simple mathematics.
6. Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, carry and reach over head.
7. Ability to do grounds keeping and minor maintenance.
8. Ability to supervise summer workers.
9. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
10. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and temperatures.
11. Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.
12. Ability to get along with students, teachers and the general public.
13. Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds, and moving furniture, textbooks and supplies.
14. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all tasks including lifting, stooping and bending.

JOB GOAL:

To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, work and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Keeps building and premises, including restrooms, commons areas, classrooms, hallways, sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean.

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1. Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
2. Sweeps and/or vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
3. Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
4. Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
5. Washes all windows on both the inside and the outside at least one time a year, and more frequently if necessary.
6. Handles hazardous materials and wastes in a safe and sanitary manner.
7. Makes minor repairs and performs maintenance duties as needed.
8. Reports needs for major repairs promptly to the principal.
9. Reports immediately to the principal any damage to the school property.
10. Remains on the school premises during established work hours, and during nonschool hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal.
11. Attends work on a regular basis, adheres to time schedules, and reports absences in a timely manner.
12. Reports work-related injuries as required.
13. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights turned off, except those left on for safety reasons.
14. Arms/disarms alarms or security systems as directed
15. Keeps an inventory of supplies and equipment, and requisitions needed replacements from the principal on a timely basis.
16. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
17. Complies with appropriate laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste and maintains acceptable health and safety standards regarding the use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, etc. as directed.
18. Attends meetings, trainings, conferences, or workshops as directed.
19. Adheres to rules, policies and regulations.
20. Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
21. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s salary schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.