Custodian (2026-2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District in Darlington, South Carolina, is seeking a Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year to maintain cleanliness of school facilities and grounds. Duties include sweeping, mopping, trash removal, furniture movement, repairs reporting, and operating cleaning equipment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid SC driver's license, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Salary is $15.04 per hour, non-exempt, at-will.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• SLED/criminal background review required.
• Background checks and pre-employment screenings may apply.
• Favorable supervisory references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness of facilities and grounds.
• Moves furniture, collects trash, and replaces light bulbs as needed.
• Cleans indoor areas with sweeping, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains parking areas.
• Interacts with staff, students, and the public; follows instructions.

Skills

High level custodial duties

SC driver's license

Background check required

Positive employment history preferred

SLED/criminal background review

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Custodian (2026-2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District Darlington County School District - Darlington , South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5852135
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or high school equivalent
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

* A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.

Salary: $15.04 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: "At-will" Employee

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of custodial activities to maintain cleanliness of school facilities and grounds
• Performs related activities such as moving furniture, collecting trash, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Maintains grounds and landscape as required; operates a lawnmower, blower, weedeater, etc. in the performance of these duties
• Moves furniture as needed; reports necessary repairs to immediate supervisor
• Cleans indoor areas that involve such duties as sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors, clearing tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, cleaning restrooms, etc.
• Requisition supplies and materials as needed to perform duties
• Maintains parking lots, which involve such duties as removing debris, etc.
• Interacts with faculty/staff, students and the general public
• Operates maintenance equipment such as buffers, vacuums, etc.; utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and cleaning agents
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral written instructions.
• Must be able to perform manual work requiring some physical strength and agility including the ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Perform other related duties as required

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]