Custodian at Hope Middle School

Pitt County Schools; Middle Hope (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian for Hope Middle School. This role entails maintaining cleanliness and safety in the school environment, including floor care, restroom maintenance, and minor repairs. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and be able to handle physically demanding tasks.

The Custodian will work afternoon/evening hours and must be eligible for a school bus driver's license (CDL). Responsibilities also include assisting students and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Must be eligible for a school bus driver's license (CDL).
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors, walls, and restrooms.
• Assist in building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Transport teaching supplies as required.

Skills

Cleaning and maintenance skills

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Basic handyman skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Location: Hope Middle

Custodian at Hope Middle School

Reports To

School Principal / Head Custodian

Performance Evaluation

Performance to be evaluated annually by the principal, head custodian

Education / Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Must be eligible for school bus driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Clean and wash floors, walls, ceilings; dust and polish furniture; wash windows; strip, spray, buff, wax and polish floors; wash and clean restrooms.
• Disposal of garbage and trash
• Set up and shift furniture and furnishings as required
• Provide assistance to students, teachers, public, and any other employee as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain grounds by cutting grass with hand and power mowers, collecting litter, trimming bushes and small trees, raking grounds and performing minor repairs to walks, paths, walls play apparatus, roads, and site improvements. Snow removal duties as assigned.
• Assist in building maintenance on a handyman's level by replacing window glass, cleaning gutters and drainpipes, freeing stopped sanitary and sink plumbing, repairing leaks, repairing furniture, doing simple painting, replacing lights, and performing other related work.
• Transport teaching supplies and equipment as required by the teaching staff and principal.
• Operate heating, lighting, ventilation, and electrical controls as specified. Perform routing lubrication services and minor preventive maintenance services.
• Assist in key maintenance program.
• Operate security systems and fire safety systems.
• Maintain watch over property and grounds against trespassing, vandalism, and fire hazards. Signal police and fire departments.
• Order miscellaneous custodial material and supplies.
• Maintain bus license and accept bus driver assignments as needed
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Position will be for afternoon/evening hours

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision includes depth perception and ability to see color.