CUSTODIAN, 8 HRS 12 MTHS

Ochwilla Elementary School; Hawthorne (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County School District Ochwilla Elementary School in Hawthorne, Florida seeks a full-time Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and functional facility for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, and assisting with special events to ensure a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid Florida driver's license, and a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public.
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Prepare facility for daily operations and events.
• Schedule facilities use and assist with meetings and activities.
• Respond to safety and/or operational concerns to resolve issues.
• Secure facilities and grounds to minimize property damage and liability.

Skills

Safety rules interpretation

Reading & interpreting documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Skyward inventory system

Job description

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CUSTODIAN, 8 HRS 12 MTHS

Job Details

Job ID: 5929891

Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CUSTODIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred

(2) Valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

(3) Satisfactory criminal background check

(4) Prior custodial experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

(1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

(2) To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of current Human Resource leave system and Skyward inventory system (if applicable).

(3) Ability to function as a member of a harmonious, efficient, highly productive team. Use problem solving and interpersonal skills to motivate self and others.

(4) Maintain high degree of initiative and dependability

REPORTS TO:

Head Custodian, Principal or Department Director

JOB GOAL

The Custodian will maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in your position.

(2) Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events

(3) Cleans assigned school or District facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, lunch rooms, halls, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at the school or District offices.

(4) Completes employer required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge regarding specific job and/or district, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures and laws.

(5) Distributes supplies, equipment and/or mail (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties and/or locations

(6) Executes minor repairs (e.g., assembles furniture, changing ballast, plumbing, locks, windows, ceiling tiles, filters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.

(7) Informs students, staff, and visitors for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities

(8) Inspects assigned school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying/reporting necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.

(9) Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities

(10) Oversees students assigned to cafeteria or other duties (at the High School and Middle School) for the purpose of ensuring students receive appropriate instruction, direction and oversight while volunteering and/or assigned to cafeteria detail.

(11) Performs assigned work for the purpose of assisting with the timely and satisfactory completion of special projects

(12) Prepares facility for daily operations (depending on shift) (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, unlocks doors, crossing signs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.

(13) Provides assistance to others to schedule the facilities for the purpose of ensuring facility usage is accurately scheduled and providing assistance and information to those requesting use of facilities.

(14) Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

(15) Secures facilities and grounds (depending on shift) (e.g., lock doors, turn off lights, sets alarm, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district.

(16) Performs all other duties as assigned by administrators

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Job Description Supplement Code: 8

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is twelve or ten months; eight or four hours per day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Job Code Title: Custodian

Job Code: 79026

Job Classification: 18 Service Workers

Job Class Category: F Educational Support Personnel

EEO Line: 52

BOARD APPROVED: June 2005

Amended: May 20, 2014

Amended: June 18, 2024

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $15 to $17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Cassels , Exe Sec
• 299 North State Road 21
• Hawthorne, Florida 32640
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]