Custodian - 9 Month

DeSoto Parish School Board; Stonewall (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a Custodian at North DeSoto High School to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The role supports the principal and Maintenance Supervisor in daily operations and campus care.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to use basic tools, climb ladders, and lift heavy objects. Responsibilities include opening/closing, floor care, restrooms, supplies, repairs, deliveries, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and custodial equipment.
• Ability to climb at least a 10 foot ladder.
• Ability to lift and carry objects at least 50 lbs.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Opens and/or closes school/building.
• Maintains floors (sweep, buff, mop, vacuum).
• Maintains bathrooms/locker rooms and restocks paper products.
• Inventories/stores/secures all supplies (cleaning, pesticides, etc.).
• Reports repair requests to the building principal or principal designee.
• M akes deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
• Maintains building environment (lighting; changes bulbs, security lights, traffic lights; replaces ceiling tiles; changes filters; maintains temperatures).
• Performs security check of school building and campus at opening and closing times.
• Performs classroom duties (empty trash, dusting, disinfecting surfaces).
• Maintains campus grounds (pick up paper; mow/trim grass 50 feet from building).
• Participates in parish crisis plan and emergency procedures.
• Completes End of Year responsibilities before leaving for summer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by proper authority.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
  
• Location:
  North DeSoto High School
  

TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and custodial equipment.
• Ability to climb at least a 10 foot ladder.
• Ability to lift and carry objects at least 50 lbs.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish.

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: To work under the direction of the principal in coordination with the Supervisor of Maintenance to make school buildings and grounds safe, clean, and attractive.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens and/or closes school/building.
• Maintains all floors (i.e.: sweep, buff, mop, vacuum floors).
• Maintains bathrooms/locker rooms and restocks paper products.
• Inventories/stores/secures all supplies (cleaning, pesticides, etc.)
• Reports repair requests to the building principal or principal designee.
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
• Maintains building environment (i.e.: lighting - change light bulbs, security lights, traffic lights; replaces ceiling tiles, changes filters, maintains building temperatures).
• Performs security check of school building and campus at the opening of school and at the closing of school.
• Performs the following classroom responsibilities, but not limited to: (i.e.: empty trash cans, change trash bags, dust furniture and window sills, wipe chalk boards or white boards after consulting with teacher, disinfect classrooms, disinfect and clean water fountains.
• Maintains campus grounds (i.e.: pick up paper, mow/trim grass 50 feet from building).
• Participates in parish crisis plan and emergency procedures established at each school.
• Completes "End of Year" responsibilities before leaving the campus for the summer months.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor. "Job-related injuries" include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or medical treatment.
• Responds to emergency situations whenever they occur and assists custodial and maintenance personnel in resolving the problem.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district's mission.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• Complies with all district rules and policies.
• Ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• Maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• Participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• Oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• Projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• Contributes to achieving the district's mission and engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities.
• Is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• Recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• Exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• Exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• Adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• Exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine, Ten, or Twelve Month (Circle one)

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with Board policy.