Custodian (Full-Time)

Alleghany-County-Schools; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Alleghany County Schools is seeking a full‑time Custodian for an 11‑month position at Sparta Elementary and Alleghany High School in Sparta, NC. The role covers 4 hours at each site daily, with benefits after a 60‑day review, and reports to the Principal.

Duties include custodial work, light groundskeeping, restoring and cleaning facilities, and ordering supplies. Must be able to operate cleaning equipment and perform medium physical work.

Qualifications

• Some custodial experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax floors and buff surfaces.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Dust desks and clean windows, walls and fixtures.
• Empty trash and manage recycling.

Skills

Custodial work experience

Physical ability

General cleaning knowledge

Job description

Custodian (Full-Time)

Alleghany County Schools Sparta Elementary School - Sparta, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Alleghany County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5905779
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FULL TIME CUSTODIAN 11-MONTH POSITION

(SPARTA SCHOOL & ALLEGHANY HIGH SCHOOL)

Position will beginimmediately. This position requires a custodian to work for 4 hours per day at Sparta School and 4 hours per day at Alleghany High School. This position is eligible for leave, benefits, retirement, and health insurance after a positive 60-day review.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. Reports to the Principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.

Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.

Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.

Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.

Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.

Replaces burned-out light bulbs.

Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for coming workweek. Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.

May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.

May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform medium physical work.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

THIS POSITION DOES INCLUDE FULL TIME BENEFITS.

Posted until filled.

Must hold or be eligible to hold a CDL with a P & S Endorsement (Bus Driver). Must also be willing to drive a bus as a substitute if needed. Training will be done through the Transportation Department.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sid Carrier , Maintenance Director
• Alleghany Co Schools Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]