Custodian - Custodial Services - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools Coleman Middle - Duluth, Georgia is hiring a Custodian to maintain clean, safe school facilities. You will follow the GCPS Custodial Care Program, use approved products, and support teamwork within the custodial team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read and follow English instructions. Preference given to those with prior industrial cleaning experience and a valid Georgia driver‘s license.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial or commercial cleaning preferred.
• GCPS Custodial Care Program knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned school facilities in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition according to GCPS Custodial Care Program instructions.
• Perform cleaning tasks on the schedule provided by the supervisor using approved chemicals and equipment.
• Keep custodial tools and equipment clean, safe, and in good working condition.
• Open and secure facilities or grounds areas as instructed by supervisory staff.
• Suggest improved cleaning practices and assist in evaluations with Environmental and Supply Services.

Skills

Oral English instructions

Written English instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - Custodial Services - School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982316
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License Preferred

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications:

• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently perform the custodial care skills and tasks of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Custodial Care Program and other general custodial practices
• Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral instructions given in the English language
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in the English language at a minimum 6th grade level, such as safety instructions, use and disposal instructions on custodial product labels, GCPS Custodial Toolbox training materials, and other forms, documents, or notes provided by the supervisor or other designated supervisory staff
• Ability to work effectively as part of an assigned custodial team

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining assigned areas of school facilities in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition and performing duties according to the GCPS Custodial Care Program and as instructed by the designated supervisory staff.

• Perform assigned cleaning and other custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program that are on the schedule provided by the designated supervisor in a proficient manner.
• Utilize appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment, which have been approved for use according to GCPS Policies and Procedures, to perform assigned custodial care tasks.
• Maintain custodial care tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition according to instructions and guidelines of the GCPS Custodial Care Program.
• Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas at the time(s) instructed by the designated supervisory staff.
• Suggest alternate cleaning practices, products, tools, or equipment for the GCPS Custodial Care Program and assist the Environmental and Supply Services Department in related evaluations to identify those that are more efficient or effective.
• Maintain appropriate, positive, and cooperative working relationships with team members, assigned facility staff, and other GCPS employees in all work related interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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