Custodian (2026-2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District; United States; On-site; USD 16,354 - 23,292; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Custodian for the Maintenance/Operations department. The role involves maintaining cleanliness of school facilities and performing various custodial tasks including moving furniture, collecting trash, and cleaning indoor areas.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and a valid South Carolina Driver's License. The position pays $14.39 per hour and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. A clean SLED/criminal background review is also necessary.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial activities to maintain cleanliness of school facilities.
• Maintain grounds and landscape; operate a lawnmower and blower.
• Clean indoor areas including floors and restrooms.

Skills

Supervisory references

Positive employment history

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Operations/Custodian
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026
• Location: Darlington County Schools
• Date Available: 2026-2027

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: $14.39 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