Custodian - Anticipated

Applitrack; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Custodian position at Carthage Middle School, managed through Jefferson County Civil Service, is a 12-month role with hours 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants must meet the JC Civil Service minimum qualifications and participate in the next custodian examination.

The job carries an hourly rate of $20.39 to $28.55, commensurate with experience, and includes duties such as cleaning floors, dusting, trash disposal, minor repairs, and groundskeeping as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.
• Working knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs.
• Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture.
• Polishes furniture and brass.
• Empties wastebaskets and disposes of trash.
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment.
• Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture.
• May clear snow and ice from walks.
• Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs groundskeeping tasks.
• May assist in operation and maintenance of heating system; washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures.
• Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs.
• Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Disinfecting methods

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Following directions

Lifting heavy objects

Physical stamina

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Floor buffer

Carpet shampooer

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Carthage Middle School
• Date Available: 12/07/2026
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026

The successful candidate must meet the minimum qualifications established by Jefferson County Civil Service and must take the next scheduled Custodian examination. To receive a permanent appointment, the employee must pass the examination, be reachable for appointment under the Civil Service rule of three.

Next custodian exam deadline is October 9, 2026 https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

HOURLY RATE: $20.39 - $28.55 (commensurate with experience)

HOURS OF WORK: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;
• Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
• Polishes furniture and brass;
• Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;
• Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;
• Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;
• May clear snow and ice from walks;
• Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;
• May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;
• Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;
• Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.