Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Douglas County School District; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k)/457 retirement options

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer at Rock Ridge Elementary. The role covers maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests to support a safe and conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities include weekly inspections of systems, supervising custodial staff, and ensuring facility safety and sanitation. The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits and a salary range that reflects local market rates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 40 hours per week.
• Ability to perform physical tasks per requirements (lifting, standing, walking).

Responsibilities

• Promote the learning environment by performing maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests within Custodial responsibilities.
• Ensure inspections on building, grounds, and equipment are done weekly.
• Maintain overall cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of the facility, grounds, and equipment.
• Supervise custodial personnel and coordinate with Group Leader and Building Administrator.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways, entries, and play areas as required.
• Support District sustainability policies.

Skills

Cleaning & maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Job Description:

Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds to include classrooms, common areas, and play fields. Responsible for monitoring and performing required inspections for various systems within the building. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting, fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent extensive walking, bending, standing, reaching, and stooping
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and squatting

Responsibilities:

Promote the learning environment by performing maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests, within Custodial responsibilities, generated by Building Staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Ensure all inspections on building, ground, and equipment are done weekly or as assigned.

Ensure the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of the facility, grounds, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.

Utilize and train on effective use of cleaning and restorative materials as required.

Support the scheduling of work activities of custodial personnel and contact services as assigned, coordinating with Group Leader and Building Administrator.

Ensure Stakeholder satisfaction by coordinating and performing all setups and teardowns in a timely manner.

Utilize positive techniques to supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.

Ensure the general safety of the Public by removing snow and ice from the walkways, entries, and play areas as required.

Support all District sustainability policies.

Exhibit a working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, and Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and related equipment.

Assist all emergency operations personnel as required.

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Rock Ridge Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$22.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$29.73 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 2, 2026