Custodian - Custodial Services - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Harbin (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a custodian to perform cleaning and custodial tasks across facilities. The role requires adherence to GCPS policies, safe handling of chemicals, and timely completion of duties on the schedule provided.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic English comprehension, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Preferred qualifications include industrial cleaning experience and a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks as scheduled.
• Use approved chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain custodial tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas as instructed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members and GCPS staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial tasks

English comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Custodial Services/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Date Available: 11/09/2026

Job Code: Custodian - 050005 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Custodial Services - School - 262000 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $31,576.00/Annually Maximum Salary: $45,659.00/Annually Scheduled Days: 245 Target Openings: 1

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:

• 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.