Custodian I

Young World Physical Education; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Schools seeks a Custodian I at W. J. Gurganus Elementary in Havelock, NC. The role involves routine cleaning, building maintenance and operation of HVAC controls, with supervision by a principal and custodial supervisor. 12-month terms and starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

The position requires physical effort, routine inspections for quality, and adherence to cleanliness standards. Citizenship or work authorization and a valid school assignment are needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Skill in using small cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, dusts, vacuums, mops and polishes floors in rooms and hallways.
• Washes windows, woodwork and restrooms; replenishes supplies.
• Locks/unlocks doors and supports recycling efforts.
• Picks up trash and maintains cleanliness around building.
• Operates building heating and air conditioning equipment as needed.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Small equipment use

Following directions

Education

Successful work

Job description

Custodian I

Craven County Schools W. J. GURGANUS ELEMENTARY - Havelock, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Craven County School District , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 4298109

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Custodian I

Job Description

Position: Custodian I

Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal, Custodial Supervisor
Terms of Employment: 12 months

Pay Grade: 50

Pay Range: Starting at $15.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee also controls building heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules.

When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a lead worker or supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards of cleanliness.

Education and Experience

• Successful work

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets. Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces. Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program. Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The position requires considerable physical effort and is more than 70% of the job functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee is regularly required to reach with hands and the ability to climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

NA

* In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sec, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

Position Type: PT/FT

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Courtney. Merkel , Principal
• W. J. GURGANUS ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]