Custodian - Grounds Keeper

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian - Grounds Keeper to perform heavy cleaning and grounds maintenance across multiple sites in Bartow, FL. The role involves floor care, carpet cleaning, restroom sanitation, and outdoor grounds work, with responsibilities including mowing, edging, and weed control.

The position requires basic education and a Florida driver's license, with the possibility of bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License to work on the County wide mowing teams, and pass all required Department of Transportation requirements.
• Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment and proper landscape processes.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work continuous hours while standing.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empties trash containers and other receptacles.
• Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc.
• Replaces spent light bulbs, strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors.
• Vacuum and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Assist in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilets, shower and dining room facilities.
• Refills restroom dispensers.
• Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.
• Perform duties related to maintenance of school grounds such as grass mowing, edging, weed and tree trimming.
• Perform the duties within the scope of capabilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Completion of eighth grade

Job description

Custodian - Grounds Keeper

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Description

Position Title

Custodian - Grounds Keeper

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning in and around buildings and grounds. Maintains landscape at multiple sites throughout the School District.

Essential Functions of this Job

Empties trash containers and other receptacles. Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc. Replaces spent light bulbs, strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assist in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilets, shower and dining room facilities. Refills restroom dispensers. Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.Performs duties related to maintenance of school grounds such as grass mowing, edging, weed and tree trimming. Performs the duties within the scope of capabilities as assigned by the supervisor. Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools such as lawnmowers, edgers, weed trimmers, garden tools, and two-sysle equipment, and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance, and maintenance hand tools. Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies. Assists parts room personnel in stacking of crates, boxes, etc. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events. Accurately completes all DOT and District required paperwork.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a valid Florida Driver's License to work on the County wide mowing teams, and pass all required Department of Transportation requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Knowledge of grounds equipment and proper landscape processes. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and grounds duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

7 - AFSCME - Custodians - F1 - 12-mo. OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

1257

EEO5

50

Approval Date

6/11/1996

Date Last Revised

9/12/2013

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]