Custodian - 4HR

Walnut Grove Elementary School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton County GA Walnut Grove Elementary School is seeking a Custodian for a 4-hour shift. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, gym and restrooms; replenishing supplies; inspecting safety; and performing minor maintenance.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a background check, and flexibility for after-school activities. The role is full-time with a non-exempt schedule, offering a wage range of $15.40 to $29.52 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Criminal Background Check required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible work hours, including after-school activities.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and patrols assigned facilities and grounds for a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Maintains and replenishes cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure availability for cleaning tasks.
• Inspects facility safety and secures doors, lights and alarms to minimize risk and loss.
• Responds to safety or operational concerns and notifies appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment and fixtures to ensure proper functioning.
• Assists with training and drills for students and staff to ensure emergency procedures are effective.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - 4HR

Walton County GA Walnut Grove Elementary School - COVINGTON, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5953372

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overall Purpose

To ensure an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors, performing a variety of special cleaning operations; preparing facilities for daily operations, classroom activities and campus events; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and patrols assigned facilities and/or grounds (ex: classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Replenishes and maintains supplies and equipment (ex: cleaning solutions, paper products, soap, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities required to properly clean and maintain facilities.
• Inspects facility safety and secures facilities and grounds (ex: doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, supplies and equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (ex: facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Identifying and performing minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (ex: replace bulbs, change damaged ceiling tiles, pencil sharpeners, vacuum cleaner, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Assists with a variety of training and drills with students and staff (ex: fire, intruder, earthquake, health and safety, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.
• Flexible work hours to work after school activities as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following require the following physical demands: significant lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Job may require exposure to outside weather conditions.

Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing.

Education/Training

Valid Georgia driver’s license preferred

Cleaning procedures/equipment operation training or certification

Safety training or certification for handling hazardous materials

Clearances

CriminalBackground Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Non-Exempt/220

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.40 to $29.52 Per Hour