Custodian- Alcorn Central Elementary School

Alcorn School District; Farmington (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn School District is seeking a Custodian for Alcorn Central Elementary School. Under supervision, the custodian performs general cleaning and maintenance of school buildings and grounds to keep facilities safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include securing the building, cleaning rooms and restrooms, floor care, window and surface cleaning, snow removal, and basic maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to follow work orders from supervisor.
• Ability to work with students, staff and others.
• Ability to perform basic math (units of measure).

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at start and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, and other areas to district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstery, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Remove graffiti and clean glass areas.
• Set up and break down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms.
• Clear snow and spread sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and maintain grounds.
• Receive deliveries and assist in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Deliver supplies to classrooms and restrooms.
• Empty wastebaskets and assist in recycling program.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Team collaboration

Mathematical basics

Safety awareness

Tools

Brooms and mops

Floor cleaning machines

Snow blowers

Mowers

Power tools

Job description

Custodian- Alcorn Central Elementary School JobID: 1515

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Alcorn Central Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027

Custodian

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).