Custodian: I

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Custodian I to maintain clean and healthy facilities for students and staff. The role involves routine cleaning, disinfecting, and basic upkeep across multiple areas within the county’s schools.

The position may require extended hours, inclement weather adjustments, overtime, and summer hours as needed. Prior custodial experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial work methods and safety practices.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects offices, classrooms, bathrooms, gymnasiums, and more.
• Collects trash and recyclables and transports to proper containers.
• Ensures doors/windows are locked and secures the building at shift end.
• Moves furniture and operates custodial equipment per instructions.
• Replaces light bulbs/ceiling tiles and reports repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Detail-oriented

Communication with diverse populations

Office tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

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Custodian: I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912990

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Custodian: I

This posting creates a pool of candidates for current and future positions that may become available.

During the application process you will select your preferred locations in the county.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, maintains clean and healthy facilities for students and staff by performing routine cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and disinfects offices, classrooms, bathrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium/multipurpose rooms, halls, and stairs including stocking bathrooms.
• Collects trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, shops, offices, bathrooms, and grounds; transport and dispose in proper containers.
• Checks to ensure all door and windows are locked in assigned work area; and secures building at the end of shift and sets alarm.
• Moves furniture and other objects and transports as needed.
• Operates, cleans, and cares for power cleaning equipment and other cleaning materials and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles, makes minor repairs, and reports building and equipment deficiencies needing repair.
• Assists with delivering instructional and custodial supplies to storage or other facility location.
• Clears snow and ice and places sand on entryways, walkways, steps, and landings to provide safe passageway.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• None required; and
• One (1) year cleaning of buildings and grounds preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to learn the methods and practices of custodial work.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Good customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time