Custodian I School-Based

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 3,951,590 - 4,443,435; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a Custodian I to manage cleaning and maintenance of school facilities. This full-time role involves various responsibilities including performing light groundskeeping, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining overall cleanliness within the campus. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. The salary ranges from $2,868.46 to $3,225.49 per hour. Interested applicants can contact the principal for more details.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or its equivalent required.
• General knowledge and experience of building cleaning practices and supplies.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License needed.

Responsibilities

• Care and cleaning of school facilities.
• General and light groundskeeping work.
• Cleans and disinfects restroom areas.

Skills

Knowledge of building cleaning practices

Ability to use cleaning supplies efficiently

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Education

High School Graduation or its equivalent

Job description

Custodian I School-Based

Dare County Schools Cape Hatteras Secondary School - Buxton, North Carolina

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5538394

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dare County Schools

Custodian

Salary: State Salary Schedule

Reports to: Principal

(w/ guidance from Director of Facilities)

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or its equivalent
• General knowledge and experience of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Essential Job Functions

• Performs responsible unskilled work in the care and cleaning of school facilities
• Performs a variety of general and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned buildings and facilities
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces
• Cleans and disinfects restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary
• Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, heating/air vents and light fixtures
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture
• Empties trash receptacles; gathers and disposes of refuse in on-site dumpsters
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picks up debris, applies de-icing compounds to walkways as necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes waste baskets
• Cleans and sanitizes water fountains
• Raises and lowers flags, as needed
• Maintains inventory; requisitions and picks up cleaning supplies, as needed
• Opens buildings at start of workday; securely locks down facility at end of day
• Washes windows on both the inside and outside
• Arranges furniture, tables and chairs for meetings and other events
• Mows and trims grass on campus grounds
• Trims shrubbery, trees, etc.
• Rakes and removes leaves as necessary
• Makes minor building repairs, as able
• Reports major repairs needed and any damage to school property to principal
• Responds to after hour emergencies and works over as needed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,868.46 to $3,225.49 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Beth Rooks , Principal
• Cape Hatteras Secondary School
• Email: [e-mail]