Custodian-202 Days-SYSTEMWIDE

Journey Middle; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools Journey Middle in Madison, AL is seeking a custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment. The role supports students and staff by keeping classrooms, hallways, and facilities well-maintained and clean throughout the 202-school-day year.

The position is non-exempt with an 8-hour daily schedule. Strong adherence to safety, attendance, and proper handling of cleaning supplies is required, including background checks and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Alabama driver's license
• Eighteen years of age
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Checks exit doors and panic bolts during building occupancy.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors as directed.
• Cleans toilets and floors daily; disinfects fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Washes windows inside and outside at least once a year.
• Makes minor repairs and reports needs for major repairs promptly to the principal.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading writing

Mathematical ability

Outdoor work

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Ladders

Disinfectants handling

Job description

Custodian-202 Days-SYSTEMWIDE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972117

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2027

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred


• Valid Alabama driver's license


• Eighteen years of age


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Principal

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security: Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of tools, materials and methods to safely perform the work required connected with resurfacing and shampooing floors.


• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.


• Knowledge of general cleaning practices.


• Ability to do simple mathematics.


• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, carry and reach overhead.


• Ability to do grounds keeping and minor maintenance.


• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.


• Ability to supervise summer workers.


• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.


• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and temperatures.


• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.


• Ability to get along with students, teachers and the general public.


• Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds, and moving furniture, textbooks and supplies.


• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all tasks including lifting, stooping and bending.

Essential Functions

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean.


• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.


• Sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms, etc. daily and dusts furniture.


• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors as directed.


• Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilets and floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.


• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least one time a year, and more frequently if necessary.


• Makes minor repairs and performs maintenance duties as needed.


• Reports needs for major repairs promptly to the principal.


• Reports immediately to the principally any damage to the school property.


• Remains on the school premises during established work hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal.


• Attends work on a regular basis.


• Reports work-related injuries as required.


• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and before leaving, ensuring that all doors and windows are secured, and turning off all lights, except those left on for safety reasons.


• Keeps an inventory of supplies and equipment, and requisitions needed replacements from the principal on a timely basis.


• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.


• Complies with appropriate laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.


• Maintains acceptable health and safety standards regarding the use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, etc.


• Adheres to rules and regulations.


• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment as may be assigned.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.


• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 202 days/ 8 hrs.(full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year).

Up to 10 years’ experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Treva Stewart , Principal


• Journey Middle


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• Email: [e-mail]