Custodian (Future Positions)

Any Available/Multiple Locations; Mountain City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Schools in Mountain City, Tennessee, seeks a full-time Custodian to support daily cleaning and maintenance across district facilities. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and reliable task completion to foster a clean learning environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and can lift 55 pounds, push/pull 20 pounds, and work overtime as needed. Starting date is to be determined.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds occasionally.
• Push/pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash disposal, and cleanup of desks and chairs.
• Clean restrooms and disinfect fixtures.
• Wash windows and sills.
• Replace light bulbs and set up facilities for student or staff use, lifting up to 55 lbs.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective grooming skills

Ability to perform the essential job functions

Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally

Push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

Job description

Johnson County Schools - TN Any Available/Multiple Locations - Mountain City, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Custodian (Future Positions)

Johnson County Schools - TN Any Available/Multiple Locations - Mountain City, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Johnson County Schools - TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5649179
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Wash windows and sills (door glass).
• Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
• Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29,873 to $31,462 Per Year